About
EIA consultant; Water Quality expert ,Oceania Environment Consultants, Suva.
Summary
I have more than 16 years work experience as Fellow in the Environment unit, Institute of Applied Science (IAS), University of the South Pacific (USP), where my work included conducting scientific research and investigations, and my special area of expertise was in water quality testing, water sampling for analysis, and general ecological assessments.
I have been team leader on a number of projects including major EIA studies, not only in Fiji but the region as well, where my role included collaboration with other stakeholders, government and non-government, and other local and external EIA consultants, e.g. for the Rewa River Dredging EIA. I was team leader for a conservation project on coastal rehabilitation along Coral Coast, funded by the Darwin Initiative. I have prepared at least 30 technical reports, EIA Reports for clients, not only from Fiji but the region as well. Our clients included the governments (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu); private developers (Denarau Resort).
Qualifications and credentials
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, 2003 - 2007, Completed, University of Wollongong
Master in Environmental Studies, 1988 - 1990, Completed, University of New South Wales
Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Science, 1986 - 1987, Completed, University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Science and Graduate Certificate in Education, 1974 - 1978, Completed, University of the South Pacific
Training in Waste Management and water piollution testing, 1994, Completed, Griffith University
English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Fijian, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Work experience
Proposal writing/Report writing
Community trainer specialist
Environmental and social safeguards specialist
University of the South Pacific, Lecturer, Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji
Teaching the course on EIA for 3rd year degree students at USP, School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment, Course Coordinator and lecturer, USP Laucala Campus, I)Lectures - 3hrs per week for 14 weeks, for 50 students
2) Tutorials - 3 hrs per week for 12 weeks
3) Preparation of 2 tests and 1 Final 3hr examinat
Preparation of Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), Oarsman's Bay Lodge, Nacula Yasawa, FIJI, Principal consultant, Nacula Island, Yasawa Group, Fiji, Consulted with stakeholders (Government Dept. of Environment; landowners; Managers of the Lodge) and prepared the CEMP Report on behalf of the client,
Preparation of the Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), Safe Landing Resort, Principal consultant, Nacula Island, Yasawa Group, Fiji, Met and consulted the relevant stakeholders - Government Dept. of Environment; Landowners, and Management of Safe Landing Resort.
Prepared the CEMP ba
Malamala Island Development EIA, South Sea Cruises, a subsidiary of the Fijian Holdings Ltd., Principal EIA consultant and Team leader, Mamanuca Group, Fiji, I)Coordinated field work for technical team members, and conducted water quality testing and community consultations during field trips
ii) Consulted
Ba River Catchment Study and EIA for Climate Change adaptation, UNDP Regional Office, Suva, Individual consultant, Suva, Fiji, 1) 3 progress reports on site visits, field work and consultations with stakeholders
2) 1 final report at completion of assessment
3) A report on all
Preparation of Concept Paper and Project Proposal for Climate Change Adaptation for PACAM (USAID), WWF, External Consultant to work with WWF team, Suva, Fiji, Prepared the final Concept Paper that was submitted to USAID for PACAM funding - this was successful, followed by the invitation to submit Full Propos
Teach the course Marine Pollution to 3rd year degree students, USP School of Marine Studies, Course Coordinator and lecturer, USP Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji, I)Delivered 3 x 1hr lectures to class of 70 students
ii) Conducted 3 x 1hr tutorials for the same class
iii) Coordinated student research projects, an
Ucunivanua Water Management Project, JICA Suva Office, Water quality consultant, Suva, Fiji, I)Collected water samples from coastal waters fronting the village, and delivered these to the USP Analytical laboratory for analysis
ii) Collected wa
EIA for Saweni subdivision, Mr Peter Guyot, Principal consultant and team leader, Lautoka, Fiji, I) Coordinated EIA team and field work
ii) conducted water quality testing at the site
iii) Prepared final report for the client.
Study of Water quality and water currents/flow in the Nadi River and Nadi Bay, IWRM, Water quality and hydrological studies consultant, Nadi, Fiji, I) conducted water quality testing on site
ii) conducted drogue floatation studies for current measurements
iii) prepared reports on the studies for t
Rewa River Dredging EIA, Fiji Government, Principal EIA consultant and Team Leader, Suva, Fiji, I) coordinated work for EIA team
ii) conducted water quality testing in the field
iii) prepared progress reports and final EIA report for the client.
Publications
Tamata, U. and J. Morrison. (2012). Anthropogenic factors and nutrient variability along the Coral Coast, Fiji., D. Yellowlees and T.P. Hughes (eds.). Proceedings of the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, Australia, http://www.icrs2012.com/Proceedings.htm
Tamata, Bale R., Anderson, E. and Fung, C. Water Quality and Physical Characteristics of the Port of Refuge at Neiafu, Vava'u in the Kingdom of Tonga., SPREP
Anthropogenic biogeochemical impacts on coral reefs in the Pacific Islands—An overview. Deep-Sea Research II 96, Sciencedirect, (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967064513000714)