Marine biologist & Science Communicator - Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS)
A marine biologist by training, Viridiana has over 10 years’ experience working in the fields of scientific research and public outreach in the non-profit sector. She holds a BSc in Marine Biology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment and Management from the UK. Her passion for outreach and education have led her down the path of Environmental Visual Communication, which she studied at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. With skills in video production, photography, graphic design and communication strategies, Viridiana combines her scientific background with compelling visual storytelling to engage a wide range of audiences. She works to enhance people’s perspective and understanding of environmental issues to foster change. During her career, Viridiana has collaborated with Mingan Island Cetacean Study on multiple occasions, including as Communications coordinator.
Talk: 40 years of cetacean research in the St. Lawrence - lessons for the future (May 29)
(WORKSHOP: WHALES, SHIPS AND FISHERIES: COEXISTING IN THE ST. LAWRENCE)