Graduated student in marine ecology. Trying to make a PhD project in New Zealand about marine microplastic pollution.

I spent my childhood in Paris (France) and studied biology at the university. I travelled extensively near the ocean, working and learning about marine species (i.e. Atlantic ocean, Mediterranean sea, Reunion island, French Polynesia).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I decided to go in New Zeland for more than 6 months to improve my english skills, working in sustainable and organic farms (woofing), to meet local people and to explore the country.

I spent 3 days in Beijing before, I met my first couchsurfer host, who was keen to take me in amazing restaurants and showed me the Forbidden City.

As many people, I love experciencing new things, sharing my knowledges and french culture. I'm very attentive to people and if you host me I will try to do my best to have a comfortable stay together :)

Interests

• culture
• traveling
• surfing
• ecology
• science
• volunteering
• climbing
• scubadiving
• amusement parks
• cuban salsa
• oceanography
• bachata dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Everything. But I have a preference for rock music, latino music, surf music, reggae, dub and ska
My favorite band music is Ska-P (Spanish band).

Films : The Prestige, Point Break, The Big Blue, Steven Spielberg's movies, Christopher Nolan's movies, Disney's movies etc.

Books : La nuit des enfants rois (French), Lord of the flies, Sherlock Holmes's book, 20 000 leagues under the sea, 1984 George Orwell, The Alchemist and scientific literature ;)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going to French Polynesia during a six-month internship, working on the ingestion of microplastics by coral reef fish.
I visited a friend in Bora-Bora island and I slept on a cargo vessel before arriving on the island, departure from Tahiti. I assisted him in a medical center for sea turtle.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are interested by the ocean, ecology or tropical reefs, I'll be please to explain you scientific concepts ;)
I am a latino dancer (Salsa, bachata ...) and I practice extreme sports (Surf, climbing, snowboard ...).

I am a french so I can talk a lot about french food, eating my bread and drinking a glass of wine haha! I like to share knowledges and tips about Paris too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a scientist and curious about everything. Let's talk about anything! I'm a very open minded person :)

I like to bring a gift when I am hosted by relatives/ friends!

Hope we can share amazing experiences together!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Réunion