Evy Mansat-Gros

Evy Mansat-Gros is a 3rd-year undergraduate student in marine vertebrate zoology at Bangor University. Originally from France, she has lived internationally and is fluent in five languages. Her passion for marine biology grew from scuba diving, leading her to pursue a career in marine science. With extensive diving skills, including being a PADI Divemaster and a French Level 3 diver, Evy is qualified to take new divers out to sea, offering them the opportunity to experience the richness and beauty of the underwater world firsthand. Evy aims to combine her marine biology skills with her passion for wildlife photography—both on land and underwater—to create community projects that raise awareness about environmental issues.

In the future, Evy hopes to become a marine wildlife veterinarian, focusing on pathology and the effects of water quality on marine animals. She is particularly interested in understanding how anthropogenic issues affect wildlife, from small mussels to larger cetaceans and sharks, understanding the physiological and anatomical changes that this may cause to wildlife species. Alongside her studies, Evy is a watercolor artist and a violinist in the symphony orchestra. She enjoys traveling and participating in citizen science, contributing to research on sperm whales in Mauritius and olive ridley turtles in Costa Rica. Spending time in nature, whether it be at a beach or in the mountains, riding her bike or going on a run in the countryside, Evy loves reconnecting with the environment, finding peace and inspiration in its beauty, and fuelling her passion for conservation and wildlife protection.

Evy is dedicated to advancing marine conservation, sustainability, and understanding the impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems. Through her work, she aims to inspire the next generation to take responsibility for protecting the planet's diverse wildlife.

November 2024