Presenter
Miguel Patel
Biography
Miguel Patel joined ITOPF as a Technical Adviser in October 2011. He has a degree in Zoology and a Master's Degree in Environmental Management, with research experience in ecotoxicology, population dynamics and habitat restoration.
Since joining ITOPF, Miguel has attended numerous ship-source pollution incidents internationally, including spills of bunker fuel, crude oil, HNS, solid bulk cargoes and plastic pellets. As part of ITOPF's technical advisory role, Miguel has provided assistance on clean-up techniques, environmental monitoring and claims and compensation following spills in Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. He has also participated in numerous oil spill exercises, drills, inter-governmental workshops and conferences internationally.
Since joining ITOPF, Miguel has attended numerous ship-source pollution incidents internationally, including spills of bunker fuel, crude oil, HNS, solid bulk cargoes and plastic pellets. As part of ITOPF's technical advisory role, Miguel has provided assistance on clean-up techniques, environmental monitoring and claims and compensation following spills in Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. He has also participated in numerous oil spill exercises, drills, inter-governmental workshops and conferences internationally.
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