Simone (M.Sc.) is an environmental professional with a specialization in marine ecology, having completed a Bachelors in Zoology and a Masters in Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems.She is a trained Marine Biologist, working in the area of conservation for 5 years. Her areas of experience include underwater marine surveys (fish, coral), marine protected areas, coral restoration and working with grass roots communities toward development. Simone has participated in a number of projects involving climate change adaptation, environmental assessments, underwater ecological assessments, invasive species tracking, and GIS analysis. In addition to these, she has experience in tourism and education, project management, and visual arts.