Multidisciplinary specialist have 13+ years of experience including 6 years island experience with a demonstrated history of working in the various research institutes. Skilled in Marine Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment, Scientific Diving (underwater marine surveys both baseline and continuous ecology monitoring), Biodiversity assessment, Marine vertebrate taxonomy and Underwater Photography, Marine ornamental fish culture and isolation and identification of bacteria and fungi. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Marine microbiology (endosymbiotic microbes from sponges) from Annamalai University