Karina J.

Karina J. is a seasoned marine environmental assessment professional currently serving as a Specialist Senior Marine Environmental Assessment Officer at Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales since October 2020, focusing on investigations related to Water Framework Directive failures. Prior experience includes serving as an Environment Officer at the Environment Agency, managing water quality regulations and pollution incident responses from January 2018 to October 2020. As an Aquatic Biologist at Thomson Ecology Ltd, Karina worked on water quality monitoring and freshwater invertebrate sampling from November 2015 to November 2017. Earlier roles involve internships and volunteer positions at prominent aquariums and environmental departments, with significant contributions to marine mammal research and fish conservation projects. Karina holds a Master of Science in Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Connecticut.