I am a Masters student of Interpreting and Translation at UNSW and I am honoured to have been an intern at CCAMLR for two weeks. I worked under the guidance of Jesús Martínez, assisting in the translation of documents from Spanish into English. I was exposed to a variety of texts branching from marine animals to legal issues. I felt challenged in terms of the difficulty of the translations but also excited at the prospect of putting the skills I have developed in the classroom to use in a professional setting. It was great being able to use a different translation software program from what I have used at uni. I learnt a lot from Jesús not only within the scope of translation but also about the dynamics of an international organisation. 

As an avid birdwatcher and with a background in marine biology, I have long held a fascination with Antarctica and its surrounds. This experience was truly a unique opportunity that I will never forget. I am lucky to have met such knowledgeable and kind people as well as learning a lot along the way! Thank you again to everyone at CCAMLR for the past two weeks

I am an engineer from Brazil and I recently moved to Hobart. I have been always passionate about the ocean and I recently concluded a short course of Marine and Antarctica Science (Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies – IMAS/UTAS).  I am completing an internship as a SISO (Scheme of International Scientific Observation) Support officer at CCAMLR. My main task is to provide support relating to data analysis.

I expect that this position will allow me to expand my technical skills and knowledge relating to data analysis, conservation measures and marine policy.

I’m from France and I’m currently finishing my Masters degree in International Legal Careers at the Université Grenoble Alpes. After graduating from my Bachelors degree in general law, I used to hesitate between pure marine law and international law which is why I tried to find something at the crossroads of both.

I’m glad I was given the opportunity to undertake an internship within the CCAMLR to achieve my graduation internship since it will provide me with a first experience and allow me to start specialising toward the sphere of international marine law.

I’m really looking forward to working within CCAMLR in order to discover more about States’ policies and compliance as well as the Commission’s role in protecting Antarctic marine living resources. This is even more relevant since I intend to complete a research paper on the role of international law (in general) on the protection of Antarctic marine biological resources.

I recently graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Masters in International Studies. My thesis for this course dealt with the Antarctic Treaty System and the threats facing its continued success as an international regional governance regime.

My internship with the CCAMLR Secretariat is focused on three main tasks:

1. To assist with a usability study of the CCAMLR website, providing insight into how users are interacting with the website and informing future site development.
2. To work with the Executive Secretary in the collection and preparation of materials to provide assistance to the Review Panel for CCAMLR’s 2017 performance review.
3. To compile and organise a comprehensive, searchable list of all documents related to CCAMLR’s Collateralised Debt Obligations to assist in the recovery of lost monies.

This internship opportunity provides me with valuable experience in an international organisation, exposes me to a wide range of roles and tasks, and enables me to explore the Antarctic Treaty System, and CCAMLR in particular, from a different angle.

I am a masters candidate at the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs of the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. My background is physical oceanography, and I received Ph.D. degree in Natural Environmental Studies from the University of Tokyo in 2007. The dissertation theme was 'Study of deep ocean circulations in the North Pacific using lowered acoustic Doppler current profiler', from which one of my interests, the Antarctic Ocean, has continued.

Having enhanced oceanographic observation experience through academic projects of exploring the deep-sea hydrothermal system, I also engaged in Japanese national marine policy projects in non-profit (Ocean Policy Research Foundation in Japan), corporate (The General Environmental Technos Co. Ltd. in Japan) and academic fields (Kochi University in Japan). My current interest is in development of policy monitoring systems for deep-sea practices in international waters that could bring about a balance between environmental protection and development.

During this great opportunity of the policy internship at CCAMLR, I would like to enhance my skill in the field of policy implementation processes of deep-sea fishing monitoring and surveillance instruments, especially using new technologies.

I am originally from New South Wales (Australia) where I studied Geology before moving to beautiful Tassie. I am now an undergraduate student at the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies based here in Hobart. I am in my final year of study and currently completing my honours thesis, which is looking at the issues surrounding IUU fishing throughout the Southern Ocean. As part of my honours thesis I conducted interviews with experts on IUU fishing, which led me to CCAMLR.

I am very excited to have the opportunity to experience CCAMLR through this internship. I am eager to learn about the meeting process and the newest developments regarding IUU fishing and other compliance matters.

I am advisor/international fisheries affairs specialist at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea. I have been with the Ministry for six years now and my roles at the Ministry include analysing regional/international fisheries-related policies and participating as a Korean delegate in discussions and negotiations of regional fisheries management organisations such as CCAMLR, WCPFC and IATTC. I also participate in multilateral discussions on the UN Fish Stocks Agreement.

The main objectives of my internship at CCAMLR are:

1. to develop and enhance a comprehensive understanding and knowledge about the institutional and regulatory framework and the operation of CCAMLR, with a particular focus on the process of reviewing and amending conservation measures, and;
2. to explore ways in which Korea can improve its engagement in and contribution to CCAMLR.

I am from Chile and I am currently finishing my Master in Translation and Interpreting studies at Monash University, where I took the combined interpreting and translation stream. During the second semester of my Masters course, I had the opportunity to visit CCAMLR during the Thirty-fourth Meeting of the Commission for two days in October 2015. I observed both the Commission and the Scientific Committee meetings, as well as observed the performance of the simultaneous interpreters working at CCAMLR. I was fascinated by the work done here in CCAMLR and by the range of nationalities, professions and topics involved in this task.

This time, at the end of my Masters, I will be doing a translation internship in CCAMLR, and I will be working in the translation team, specifically in the Spanish team with Jesús Martínez, an in-house translator from CCAMLR. I will have the opportunity to translate different types of documents, such as proposal and meeting reports, improving my translation skills and learning more about translation strategies and technical and specific terminology used in the Commission. At the same time, I will have the opportunity to understand better the work done by CCAMLR, in the conservation of Antarctic marine ecosystems and its different programs of research and applications of conservation measures. I will also share with the translation team and all the personnel working here.

Thanks to the opportunity that I had last year to attend the meeting, and this translation internship, I feel more passionate about my two professions (translation and interpreting) and its contribution to the Commission

I am currently enrolled as a student of the Master of Translation & Interpreting (MAITS – English>French; French>English) at UNSW and was delighted to be offered a selective internship position with CCAMLR as part of the Student Practicum subject. As a lawyer-linguist, I am passionate about languages, international law and cross-cultural communication.

The CCAMLR internship program presented a unique opportunity for me to develop my professional knowledge and technical skills (e.g. use of Computer-Assisted Tools) as a translator and to gain solid hands-on experience. Under the supervision and guidance of a team of experienced translators, I was entrusted to translate complex technical reports, daily correspondence, circular letters and updates to the official CCAMLR website.

During my time at CCAMLR, I was able to appreciate first-hand the important role of translators in the functioning of an international organisation and, in particular, the cross-cultural dissemination of information between CCAMLR stakeholders on the protection of the Antarctic ecosystem. This valuable experience allowed me to gain a better understanding of the professional skills expected of a translator and to reflect on the connection between the translation theories taught at UNSW and their practical application in a challenging and supportive working environment.

Bonnie completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Tasmania before working as an environmental scientist in Tasmania and Western Australia. With a desire to focus on marine natural resource management, she commenced a Masters of Marine and Antarctic Science.

Bonnie focused on extending her skills in environmental law and gaining an understanding of the political and legal framework of fisheries management at a domestic and international level. She was fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to observe the CCAMLR meetings in conjunction with her studies.

Pailin Munyard

When I moved to Tasmania at the age of 8, it seemed everyone in Hobart had been to Antarctica, which was one of my motivations for embarking upon a Bachelor of Antarctic Science at UTAS some years later. After a few years of getting side-tracked and wondering if science really was my cup of tea, I ended up doing Honours at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) on a project to do with fishing that was more social science than science.

As a consequence of the project, and of being extended the privilege of sitting in on CCAMLR’s meetings in 2014, I’ve become interested in the way fisheries are managed. I hope to gain an insight into the various aspects of fisheries management, and into what actions can bring about the best results.​

While with the Secretariat, I will work on a Non-Contracting Parties (NCPs) engagement strategy that was developed by the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) Review Panel in 2014 and endorsed by the Commission at CCAMLR-XXXIII. CCAMLR seeks to promote cooperation with NCPs through the adoption, implementation and maintenance of a multifaceted and targeted strategy that I will work on over the coming months.

Chirata Thomsen

The objective of the translation internship is to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired during S1 and S2 of the UNSW Postgraduate Program in Translation and Interpreting, MAITS.

CCAMLR, as a leading institution in the area of conservation of Antarctic marine ecosystems, provides an ideal framework to hone CAT skills according to international standards and state of the art technology in translation and also to develop an understanding about the translation section synergy within a scientific prestigious institution.

Likewise, working on the organisation premises allows an immersion in the dynamic of the translation section with access to specialised terminology and corporate editing requirements enhanced by professional guidance provided by experienced practitioners in English-Spanish and Spanish-English translation.

I am currently completing my third year of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Politics and Policy at the University of Tasmania. My studies have largely had a focus in Antarctic and environmental policy. This has been furthered by my work with Tassal over the past few years which has focused my passions towards fisheries and sustainable environmental management. Due to my studies I am very excited to explore these passions with CCAMLR.

As a master student of Shanghai Ocean University, I’m very excited to undertake a CCAMLR internship. My main objective is to enhance my capacity through the development of high quality professional, technical, logistical and administrative skills. I will be learning best-practice fishery monitoring and compliance initiatives in multilateral organisations that manage marine resources.

I see this internship as a bridge between my current studies and the social sciences. It will help me to develop greater knowledge and a better understanding of the protection of Antarctic marine resources. My major is Physical Oceanography, with three months’ work, during which I will have the chance to put theory into the practice. I will get a deep understanding of the main duties of fishery monitoring and management and some other professional skills required.

Although I have only worked in CCAMLR for less than one week now, I really feel that CCAMLR is a big family. The people here not only provided me with guidance, but are also concerned about my life here. Above all, this internship experience will strengthen my ability in all aspects. I’m sure these will be valuable assets in my future work and social interactions.

Myoin Chang

I’m from the Republic of Korea, where I have been working as Deputy Director at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries since 2004. This Ministry takes charge of managing maritime and fisheries affairs and developing marine resources. My main role was devising strategy for Korean fisheries development.

I am currently undertaking one year of training, which is sponsored by the Korean government long-term fellowship. My placement at the CCAMLR Secretariat will be until December 2014.

I aim to develop a detailed understanding of CCAMLR as a basis for creating a future strategy to strengthen Korea’s engagement in CCAMLR. I also hope to gain a greater understanding of decision making processes in an International Organisation.

Coco Cullen-Knox

After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Management and Integrated Resource Management at the University of Queensland in 2011, I worked as an environmental consultant for about 1.5 years followed by six months in Fiji developing a research project on reef health.

The experience and knowledge I gained post university reinforced my passion for environmental management and transforming science into effective management outcomes. This motivated me to further my education and I began my honours research early 2014 with the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). This research focuses on the role social license has in influencing political decisions regarding the use of marine resources.

Interning with CCAMLR during the annual meetings, I hope to develop a comprehensive understanding of the process of international collaboration for the management of marine living resources under increasing anthropological pressures. I'm particularly interested in how information is transformed into management outcomes and the regulation and enforcement of conservation measures.

Hannah Millward-Hopkins

I have been fascinated with the ocean and its inhabitants since I was knee high. I pursued this interest throughout my education and completed a Bsc in Marine Biology at The University of Newcastle, UK, in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Management at the University of York, UK, in 2012. Throughout these degrees I developed a keen interest in marine conservation, particularly in relation to sustainable fisheries management. I left my native UK in 2013 and I'm currently travelling Australia gaining work experience with various organisations.

During my time at CCAMLR I am updating and uploading current and historical conservation measures and resolutions to the website. This will allow anyone easy access to this vital information and will enable them to see how CCAMLR’s management methods have developed over time. I will also help develop tools to enable intuitive navigation and browsing of this data. In addition to this I am undertaking some contract work as a part-time data assistant, helping to process the wide range of data CCAMLR receives.

I hope to learn more about CCAMLR’s management methods and the policies they employ to successfully regulate such an important marine ecosystem. In time I hope this experience will enable me to gain full-time employment in the marine sector so I can stop making coffee for a living!