Juleika Vega Pérez
Humacao ,PR
Summary
Passionate Marine Biology student with strong research skills and a dedication to conservation efforts. Proficient in data analysis and fieldwork, seeking opportunities to apply knowledge and contribute to marine science research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Coordinator
Marine Science Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored the inventory of laboratory supplies, equipment and materials.
- Filling of scuba tank
- Basic repair of diving equipment
- Visual inspection of tanks
- Order and management of museum collections of the UPRH Museum
- Prepare work orders
- Managed daily operations of the lab including scheduling resources, assigning tasks, monitoring workflows.
Aquarium Technician
College Aquarium
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Fish tank cleaning
- Maintain water quality such as pH, temperature and other parameters
- Keep fish and organisms healthy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coastal Marine Biology
University of Puerto Rico At Humacao (UPRH)
Puerto Rico 05.2025
Skills
- Spanish (native language)
- English (proficient)
- Word
- PowerPoint
- BIIGLE photo annotation
- Underwater transects
- Coral disease identification
- Reef fish survey and identification
- eDNA extractions
- Instruments calibration
- Logistic management
- Multitasking
Certifications
- Fish Identification, PADI, 2023
- Reef Check Eco Diver, Reef Check Worldwide, 2023
- Rescue Diver, SDI, 2022
- Advanced Diver, SDI, 2022
- CPR and First Aid, DAN, 2022
- Oxygen Provider, DAN 2022
Research
1. Project: Macrobenthic community structure in Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (JBNERR) associated to upside-down jellyfish blooms (Genus Cassiopea)
- Develop research project proposal
- Aid in the field for the overarching project: Ecology of Upside-down Jellyfish (Genus Cassiopea) populations and their application as low-cost bioindicators of anthropogenic disturbances in tropical coastal zones.
- Perform photo and video transect, surveys, water quality and collection of samples in field
- Seagrass cleaning for nutrient analysis
- eDNA extractions
- Water filtration
2. Project: Effect of antibiotics on corals affected with SCTLD (Stony Coral Tissue Loss Diseases)
- Coral reef assessment, delivery of antibiotics to corals as treatment for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)
- Performed aprox. 25 dives around the coast of Puerto Rico to identify coral reef health
- Identify problems with fauna, algae and/or impact related to the coral reef
References
1. Joel Meléndez, M.Sc., Work Supervisor and Marine Science Program Coordinator, UPR-H
- joel.melendez@upr.edu
- 787-531-0613
2. Natalia López, Ph.D Candidate, Research mentor, University of South Florida
- natalia28@usf.edu
- 787-240-2012
3. Patrick Reyes, Ph.D., Work supervisor, UPR-H
- patrick.reyes1@upr.edu
- 787-451-8957
Timeline
Laboratory Coordinator
Marine Science Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
Aquarium Technician
College Aquarium
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Coastal Marine Biology
University of Puerto Rico At Humacao (UPRH)