Marina Bozinovic

Marina Bozinovic has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and organizations. Their most recent position was as a GIS Research Specialist at Anthropocene Institute, starting in March 2022. Prior to that, they were a Masters Student at San Francisco State University, starting in August 2021.

Marina has also worked at the California Academy of Sciences, where they held multiple roles. Marina started as a Dive Operations Intern in June 2015, assisting with dives, gear maintenance, and administrative work. Marina then became a Dive Operations Coordinator in November 2015. From May 2016 to June 2019, they served as a Dive Officer I in the Aquarium Diving Program and oversaw volunteer diver recruitment and training. In June 2019, they advanced to the position of Dive Officer II, where they managed aspects of employee training and documentation, and contributed to increasing the Academy's involvement with the Reef Check California program. Additionally, they served as a support diver for researchers on expeditions.

Marina's previous experience includes working as an Undergraduate Scientific Diver at the Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research in 2014-2015. Marina participated in research dive trips, collected data, and processed samples. Marina also worked as a REEF Intern at the Marine Science Institute's Research Experience and Education Facility during the same period. In this role, they developed lesson plans, supervised volunteers, and assisted with animal husbandry tasks.

Furthermore, Marina worked as a Laboratory Research Assistant at UC Santa Barbara in 2014-2015. Their responsibilities included statistical analysis, ecological modeling, and sorting and identifying aquatic insects. Marina also gained experience as a Library Aide at UCSB Davidson Library in 2012.

Overall, Marina Bozinovic's work experience showcases their expertise in research, scientific diving, data analysis, and education.

Marina Bozinovic obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Aquatic Biology from UC Santa Barbara, where they attended from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, they received their High School Diploma from Willow Glen High School from 2007 to 2011. In addition to their academic achievements, Marina has also earned several certifications, including Open Water Scuba Instructor from NAUI Worldwide in August 2019 and First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor from Diver Alert Network in August 2018. Marina has also completed a certification in Preventing Workplace Harassment from Emtrain, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are unknown.