VANESSA TAVERAS DALMAU
Environmental Scientist | Researcher | Sustainability Strategist
PORTFOLIO
Here you can see some of my favourite projects I have worked on, from research projects to literature reviews, to annual reports, to newsletters.
RESEARCH REPORT
An Ecological Comparison of Marine Protected Areas and Unprotected Areas in Conserving Reef Benthos: A Dominican case study
This study collated and analysed a substrate database of 27 quantitative surveys of 13 Caribbean coral reefs performed between 2004 and 2013 within a MPA and a non-MPA in the Dominican Republic with the aim of assessing if marine protected areas are effective in conserving reef benthos.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Marine protected areas in small-island
developing states: a review
This literature review aims to provide an analysis of the current scenario for marine protected areas in small-island developing states worldwide, with the purpose of identifying gaps in the research that will be
addressed in a follow up report.
RESEARCH REPORT
An assessment of marine protected areas in small-island developing states
The aim of this study is to collect hard data of marine protected areas presence and management in small-islands to infer if they are currently sufficient in supporting coral reef conservation targets. Results indicate they are failing to ensure adequate protection.
SUSTAINABILITY SURVEY REPORT
Staff Sustainability Survey Report
I led a survey for staff within my workplace to communicate their ideas and input on how the School should be incorporating sustainability into our teaching, engagement, operations and research. If you'd like more information about my responsibilities within this role, please contact me.
ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report
I have developed a number of annual reports for different organisations, the latest one for the Centre I work in; a strategic centre that oversees and progresses the sustainability plan for my workplace. Other annual reports include Reef Check Australia's annual report. If you'd like to know more, please contact me.
COMMUNITY
ACTION PLAN
Ammity Point Community Action Report and Plan
This report was commissioned to understand the needs of the community in Amity Point in Stradbroke Island. It provides background information that will be used to underpin the creation of a community action plan that makes recommendations on the direction that development processes should be taking at Amity Point.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape and travel photography
One of my favourite hobbies is photography. I consider myself an amateur photographer and aspire to be a professional photographer some day. You can check out my work on my Instagram or Flickr gallery by clicking the button below.