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Erika Paola ORTIZ GÓMEZ

Researcher and Marine Mammal Observer

Fundación Omacha

Location

Carrera 20 N° 133 – 32
Barrio La Calleja
Bogotá, Bogotá, 110121
Colombia

Nationality

Colombia

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Profile URL

https://www.oceanexpert.org/expert/Erika%20Ortiz

Highest Degree

Master

Job Type

Research

Subject Area

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Activities

I work on observations of marine fauna, focused mainly on marine mammals, birds, and turtles on board different vessels for offshore projects, with the aim of strengthening knowledge about these species, little studied at the national level.

Additionally, I carry out monitoring and inventories of birds in coastal marine ecosystems, as part of management plans, environmental impact assessments, and compensation processes, among others.

Sea regions of study

Caribbean Sea

Skills

Marine Biologist with experience in management plans, identification of fauna (mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates), information management, databases, offshore projects, production of technical reports, and project coordination. Professional with experience in fieldwork, research, planning, and management, with a holistic vision and interdisciplinary action.

Working language(s)

Spanish
English

Website(s)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-paola-ortiz-g%C3%B3mez-30a47041/

Created: 2022-06-27 by Erika ORTIZ GóMEZ |