Diving to New Depths: ROV Program, Career Journey, and New Opportunities | S2, EP10

About this episode

Eugenie interviews Chris Morrissey about his career journey in the ocean technology industry and the ROV program at the Marine Institute.

In this special episode, co-host Eugenie records her final WaveCast before setting sail on her next adventure. Joined by Chris Morrissey, a Marine Institute ROV program alumnus and current Ocean Technology Specialist and ROV Pilot, they dive into his career journey from student to ocean technology expert. Chris shares what it’s like working hands-on with remotely operated vehicles, past research opportunities, and his experience in the MI ROV program. Whether you are curious about remotely operated vehicles or interested in applying to the ROV program, this episode will give you a glimpse into the ocean technology industry. Applications for the Marine Institute’s diploma programs are open. If you are interested in pursuing the ROV program or any other diploma programs, be sure to visit our website at www.mi.mun.ca/programsandcourses/ We’d love to hear from you! Have suggestions for future episodes or questions for our co-hosts? Email us at wavecast@mi.mun.ca . Follow Eugenie on Instagram and TikTok: @polargenie Follow the Marine Institute on: Instagram: @marine.institute | @mi.students BlueSky: @marineinstitute.bsky.social Facebook and LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Eugenie

Guest: Chris Morrissey

Topics covered

• ROV program
• career journey
• ocean technology
• remotely operated vehicles
• Marine Institute diploma programs

Keywords

• ROV
• ocean technology
• Marine Institute
• career journey
• remotely operated vehicles
• diploma programs
• research opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Institute, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

Places: ocean, MI ROV program, www.mi.mun.ca/programsandcourses/

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