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Practical and Fieldwork Skills
Safety and certifications
Safety and certifications
Besides technical expertise and academic knowledge, practical skills play a crucial role in our professional activities. However, during fieldwork, safety and preparedness for emergencies are also essential. Therefore, before delving into my professional field experience, I find it important to present my certifications and experience in first aid, which I consider invaluable. Additionally, I have included other relevant certifications, useful for fieldwork, such as my driving and diving licenses.
CERTIFICATIONS
First aid Certifications:
PSC1 (Civic Prevention and First Aid Level 1): basic first aid and emergency response.
PSE1 (Team First Aid Level 1): Advanced first aid and teamwork in emergency situations.
PSE2 (Team First Aid Level 2): Expert-level first aid and emergency response.
Water Safety and Lifesaving:
BNSSA (French National Certificate for Aquatic Safety and Rescue): Certified in aquatic rescue and surveillance.
Dangerous Coastal Certification: Certified in hazardous and dangerous coastal conditions.
Marine Radio Operator Certification:
Restricted Operator Certificate (Marine): Certified to operate marine VHF radio communications for safety and operational purposes.
Driving Licenses:
Category A License: Authorized to operate motorcycles.
Category B License: Authorized to operate cars and light vehicles.
Coastal Boating License: Authorized to operate motorboats and sailboats in coastal waters.
Diving Certification:
Level 2: Intermediate-level scuba diving certification allowing for dives up to 20 meters in autonomy.
EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard Experience:
Beach Lifeguard: 5 years of experience as a lifeguard on coastlines (2 months each year), including 3 years as head lifeguard.
Event and manifestation first aid posts: Provided first aid services at many events and manifestations.
Field experience (117 days)
Field experience (117 days)
Intertidal mudflats (45 days)
As participant :
2015: 8 days, Seine Estuary (FR)
2014: 9 days, Seine Estuary (FR)
As leader:
2023/24: 8x1day, Ria de Aveiro (PT)
2018: 20 days, Seine Estuary (FR)
On-Board (34 days)
As participant :
2015: 21 days, Seine River (FR)
Ships:
Planet Solar (5 days)
Ange de mer (1 day)
Côte de la Manche (CNRS, 15 days)
As leader:
2014/15: 13x1day, Seine Estuary (FR)
Ship: Delphy (IFREMER)
Atolls (22 days)
As participant :
2014: Ahé atoll (15 days). Tuamotu Archipelago, FR Polynesia.
2013: Kaukura atoll (7 days). Tuamotu Archipelago, FR Polynesia.
Wetlands (16 days)
As participant :
2021: 1 days, Guidel (FR)
2025: 8 days, Ria de Aveiro (PT)
As leader:
2021: 4 days, Seine Estuary (FR)
2020: 3 days, Seine Estuary (FR)
In situ measurement and sampling techniques
In situ measurement and sampling techniques
In situ sampling, direct measurement, and activity in water
Sampling
Niskin Bottle and Pumping Methods: Niskin bottles for discrete water sampling and pumping techniques for continuous water sampling, with potential immediate treatment on board for filtration, preservation (e.g., liquid nitrogen, fixatives), and conditioning.
Fish Sampling: Collection of fish using spear and net techniques.
Direct Measurement
Advanced Multiparameter Probes (e.g., Seabird): Profiling vertical water parameters including nutrients, organic matter (MO), dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, temperature, turbidity, and salinity.
Ferrybox System: Automated system for continuous water quality monitoring and phytoplankton diversity assessment.
Flow-Through PAM Fluorimeter: Automated system for measuring photosynthetic activity and chlorophyll fluorescence in phytoplankton, providing successive measurements over spatial or temporal scales.
In situ activity
In Situ Mesocosms: Setup and monitoring of in situ mesocosms (5000L) with ongoing tracking of water parameters and microalgal communities.
In situ sampling, direct measurement, and activity on sediment
Sampling
Sediment Sampling: Techniques include surface scraping (biofilm isolation) and coring (3 cm to 1 m depth)
Benthic Macrofauna Sampling: Collection of macrofauna such as bivalves and annelids
Tajme Utilization: Extraction of species diversity and biomass of macrofauna
Direct Measurement
PAM 2500 and Fiber-PAM Fluorimeter: Measures fluorescence of photosynthetic organisms on the sediment surface to estimate photosynthetic parameters
Measurement Probes (e.g., HOBO): Used for profiling temperature and light intensity within the sediment
In situ Activity
Inoxidable Quadrat: Implementation of faunal assemblage in quadrats with monitoring of parameters such as sediment level changes and activity of photosynthetic biofilms, involving direct measurements.
Logistical and Administrative Expertise
Logistical and Administrative Expertise
In addition to the fieldwork skills I have developped in both aquatic and sediment environments, I have also developed skills in planning and managing all logistical and administrative procedures necessary for successful field expeditions. This includes:
Anticipating and preparing the required equipment
Handling permits
Conducting risk assessments
Emergency response planning
Ensuring compliance with regulations
Coordinating with relevant authorities
Making reservations for necessary facilities
This expertise is essential to ensure the meticulous planning and execution of fieldwork and sample collection for subsequent laboratory analysis. In the next section, I detail the technical skills related to the laboratory analysis of these samples that I have developed throughout my career.
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