Dr. Daniel Jones
Job Title: Marine Biological Researcher
Role in Project SeaCAMEL: I will be working as topside PI, diver and coordinating AUV operations
Age: 27
Home: Southampton, England
Qualifications:
GCSEs
A-levels: 4 at grade A (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, General Studies)
University of Wales, Bangor: BSc (Hons) Marine Biology – First Class
Heriot-Watt University, Orkney Campus: MSc Marine Resource Management (Distinction)
Southampton University: PhD “Ecological controls on polar megabenthic ecology” (Supervisor Paul Tyler and Brian Bett, completed 2005)
Diving qualifications: HSE Scuba Commercial Diving certification (2002)
PADI Divemaster (2001), BSAC Dive Leader (2000), IANTD Advanced Nitrox (2002).
Career Path:
Since my PhD I have been working at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton using deep-water robots including remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles for marine ecological research.
I am fascinated by all aspects of marine and polar research, particularly in the remote, often cold, dark and deep recesses of the earth. I am also interested in the energy industry, especially oil and gas extraction and the potential for renewable energy. In addition to working on this project I coordinate a collaborative project between the global hydrocarbon industry and the science community. We use industry operated underwater robotic technology to massively expand global scientific access to the world’s deep seas. This project, SERPENT, sees me regularly visiting active oil and gas installations around the world to use their deep-water remotely operated vehicles for experimental and observational marine ecological work.
Interests/Hobbies:
My hobbies include diving, surfing and mountain biking. I also enjoy traveling and have been lucky enough to have visited all seven continents.
