Michael Bowleg Jr, MSc Sustainable Aquaculture Systems graduate
Career and Plymouth highlights

When I completed my MSc, I wanted to integrate myself within the aquaculture industry as quickly as possible to further my skill set. I was offered a position as a Junior Aquaculture Expert at The Cape Eleuthera Institute in The Bahamas. I have focused on a collaborative project with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in designing a Caribbean Aquaculture Development Fund which is meant to drive aquaculture development in the Caribbean. I have since taken up a new role as a Seafood and Aquaculture Technician at TropicSeafood.
I chose Plymouth because of its course reputation, quality of research and location.
One of the most important lessons the University of Plymouth provided me with was the need for continued focus and resilience in completing tasks throughout the course. Whether it was during my dissertation lab work or coursework throughout the semester anytime I may have been stuck, the support system of peers and staff at the University helped me to think past the issue and come up with solutions. The additional confidence and independence I developed throughout my time at Plymouth gave me the ability to feel better equipped for my next career stages.
Being able to take part in research which is directly applicable to the aquaculture industry provided me with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of industry-impactful research. This gave me the additional motivation to pursue an aquaculture-focused PhD which would give me the capacity to conduct industry informative research.
For more information about studying environmental science, visit our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme page. For more information about our range of courses within the School of Biological and Marine Sciences, please visit the school page.
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