Romeo Monin

Marine scientist with a Master's degree in Oceanography and over two years of hands-on experience in coral reef research, restoration, and ecological monitoring. Skilled in marine field operations, scientific diving, and ecological data analysis, with experience leading research projects and collaborating with international research teams.

Coral restoration intern at Velaa Private Island (2025-04 – Present)

• Constructed, deployed, and maintained coral nurseries and Biorock reef restoration structures
• Coral outplanting on both artificial substrates (Biorock) and natural reef
• Propagated soft corals through nursery cultivation and transplantation techniques
• Monitored coral health, growth rates, and survivorship using in situ measurements and photographic tagging methods
• Evaluated and monitored coral bleaching events to assess reef resilience and ecosystem stress responses
• Conducted environmental data collection and analysis to quantify abiotic influences on coral reef health and resilience
• Conducted ecological surveys of fish assemblages, benthic communities, invertebrate populations, and substrate composition to evaluate reef biodiversity, community structure, and ecosystem health
• Processed and analyzed ecological datasets using RStudio, ImageJ, and CPCe
• Led a one-year research project utilizing 3D photogrammetry (Agisoft Metashape) to monitor reef structural complexity

Divemaster intern at Branch Coral Foundation/Portomarisport (2025-10 – 2025-03)

• Collaborated with Branch Coral Foundation, assisting in coral restoration initiatives, including nursery construction, stocking, maintenance, and outplanting of corals
• Certified in Coral Restoration PADI through Branch Coral Foundation
• Completed SSI Divemaster certification and led more than 100 divers through coral reef sites

Master Thesis - Research intern at Barco Lab (2024-01 – 2024-07)

• Analysis of ecological datasets from two coral reef sites (coral identification, structural complexity, community diversity)
• Processed and analyzed data using RStudio for statistical modeling and reef assessments
• Installation of underwater coral structures and deployment of GoPro cameras for fish monitoring
• Coral species identification in the field and through digital image analysis

Master's in Oceanography – University of Liege (2022 – 2024)

Bachelor's in Biology – University of Namur (2019 – 2022)