Our people

Federico Riet Sapriza

Senior analyst

Location

Uruguay

Languages

English, Spanish

Federico is a Senior analyst with strong background in marine research, conservation and . He has worked as external consultant for FAO, gub agencies and private companies. Federico is marine biologist with a BSc degree from James Cook University, Ph.D. in Zoology from Massey University and held a 2-year posdoctoral fellowship from Universidad de los Andes.

Qualifications

Postdoctoral fellowship – Universidad de los Andes
PhD – Zoology – Massey University
Diploma in Science – Zoology – Massey University
BSc – Marine Biology – James Cook University

A Q&A with Federico Riet Sapriza

In a nutshell, tell us about yourself.

I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but my family is from Uruguay. I am a passionate marine biologist and GIS expert with over 20 years of experience in environmental protection, marine conservation, and marine science. My love for exploration and adventure has taken me to incredible places like the Amazon rainforest, the Chocó region of Colombia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the remote subantarctic islands of New Zealand. I hold a PhD from Massey University (New Zealand) and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from James Cook University (Australia). I also completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.

Over the years, I’ve contributed to the scientific community by publishing book chapters, reports, and peer-reviewed articles in international journals. Since 2012, I’ve been teaching GIS skills and have become a GIS instructor, offering training on GIS for conservation and management across Latin America. Throughout my journey as a marine biologist, I have witnessed firsthand the impacts on the marine environment due to climate change. I’m excited to be working at E Co., contributing to a team that’s making a difference toward a more sustainable world and helping mitigate the impacts of climate change.