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TEAM

The people behind the mission

​The RED SEA PROJECT™ team is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the Red Sea's unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems. We work tirelessly to achieve this by engaging with local communities, nurturing a sense of stewardship among residents.

We are committed to educating students at all levels, inspiring future generations of Red Sea stewards through engaging and impactful programs. Furthermore, we extend our reach by supporting special education groups, ensuring equitable access to nature conservation education for all. Leveraging the power of science and technology, we share knowledge, dispel myths about the Red Sea environment, and connect with a global community of conservation-minded individuals.

Importantly, we value diversity within our team and recognize the invaluable contributions of our many dedicated volunteers

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Elke Riedlberger

Deputy Director

Elke studied Legal Sciences and Business Administration at the universities of Graz and Linz. Besides handling all the legal aspects ...

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Ahmed Fouad

Director

Throughout the years Fouad worked closely with different governmental and civil society organizations at all levels on Biodiversity ...

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Sophie Jones

Junior Researcher - Volunteer 2021-22

Born in Brussels, Belgium, I grew up in France just across the border from Geneva, Switzerland. With parents who love the outdoors, new cultural experiences ...

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Kate Hill

Junior Researcher | Intern

I have Just completed my second year studying Bsc Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth. I have a strong interest in the tropics....

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Kirsty Scott

Marine Biologist

Born in Edinburgh Scotland, I spent weekends at the beach and summers on the Mediterranean coastline leading ...

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Starr Sams

Marine Biologist

I am a BSc Marine Vertebrate Zoology graduate with main interests in Elasmobranch (Shark & Ray) conservation and marine education...

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Dr. María Florencia Ferreira

Marine Biologist - Fully Funded Internship 2023

I’m a marine biologist, currently working at the University of Plymouth as a post-doctoral researcher. During my career...

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Gizem Koç

Marine Biologist | Research Assistant

As she has always had a passion for wildlife conservation Gizem graduated with a MSc in ‘Global Biodiversity Conservation’ from the University of Sussex. During her undergraduate and postgraduate courses....

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Lina Hossam

Marine Biologist | Research Assistant

Lina is currently studying Biology at the American University in Cairo....

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Kaila Wheatley Kornblum

Marine Biologist | Research Assistant - Volunteer 2021:23

Kaila is a passionate and dedicated Marine and Freshwater Biologist holding a BSc. Hons. degree from Aberystwyth University, Wales. She did her dissertation on shark fisheries,...

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Charlotte Law

Marine Zoologist | Research Assistant

I recently completed my Bachelors degree in Zoology with Marine Zoology at Bangor University, Wales...

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Alexandra Cron

Marketing & Communication Specialist - Volunteer 2020:21

I joined the Red Se Project because I wanted to combine my love for the Red Sea and its marine life with my marketing...

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Nadine Seleem

Protected and Conserved Areas Specialist

Born and raised in Egypt, Nadine started building a strong connection to nature and protected areas through her love for the Red Sea...

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Tania Pantin

Trainer - Volunteer 2020:21

Tania is originally from Spain but, currently she is living in UK. She has been lucky enough to live in different countries all over the world...

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Orsi Marton

Trainer - Volunteer 2020:21

Orsi grew up at Lake Balaton in Hungary, where she studied Active Tourism Economy and helped to organize many...

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Omar Hisham

Zoologist | Research Assistant - Fully Funded Internship 2023

Omar is a Zoologist and Research Assistant at RED SEA PROJECT™. He has recently graduated from Bangor University - BSc in Zoology with Animal Behaviour with a First class.

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