I have been living and working in Seychelles for just over one month now and it has gone so fast. I am enjoying all aspects of the job and I love how varied it is – you never get bored here. It’s great having a job where I can go into the ocean most days […]
As many of you will have discovered already, getting a career in marine conservation can be difficult without the right education or experience. At WiseOceans, we believe that an excellent way to gain experience is to volunteer on a marine conservation and research expedition. Expeditions can have a huge impact on people’s lives, whatever stage […]
On my first day at WiseOceans as Blue Economy intern, I learnt about a project entitled “Promise To The Reef”. This project engaged my attention because not only does it involve educating people about ways to reduce their negative impact on climate change, but it also attempts to get them even more involved by taking […]
This year we have been working on an exciting and important new project to help raise awareness about the effects of climate change on coral reefs. We all know climate change is having a huge impact on our planet, but did you know it is also the greatest threat to coral reefs? Because coral reefs […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Hannah Harries from WiseOceans We are lucky to have a great team here at WiseOceans so we thought you would like to hear how some of our team got to where they are and to have a dream job as a Marine Educator with WiseOceans! Name: Hannah Harries Job Title: Marine Educator […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Georgia Coward from Coral Reef CPR This week, Georgia Coward, Coral Reef Ecologist and Program Manager for Coral Reef CPR tells us all about her passion for marine ecosystems and translating science into conservation action. Her advice is to continue to learn, be patient and don’t give up. Name: Georgia Coward Job Title: Coral […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Stephen Lee from Turtle Watch Camp at Batu Batu Resort Stephen Lee, Project Coordinator for Turtle Watch Camp has an abundance of advice for those looking for a career in marine conservation. Get as much experience as possible, create a great CV and cover letter and research what skills you need […]
It has been one month already that I am based in Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and it’s just great to be working in another paradise resort. On the first day, we had a couple who want to do a private snorkeling and no time to lose, we grab our equipment and jump in the water. […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Sophie Costa from Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) This week we’re with Sophie Costa, Science Communication Intern at Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE). SCUBA certified since the age of 12, Sophie has used hard work, flexibility and not taking no for an answer to land her in […]
Not many people can say that they work as a Marine Educator in Seychelles, and even fewer get the opportunity to go experience Mauritius for three months as a Marine Educator. I was thrilled when the opportunity turned up and the experience in Mauritius so far has not been a let-down. I have been at […]
