This week we chat to…Karen Bowles, Research Manager from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS). Growing up in Mozambique, Karen knew she wanted to make a difference. Her advice? Experience and experiment as much as you can, you do not need to rush right away into one thing. It is good to have an […]
This week we chat to…Brittany Dolan from the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (ECWR). Working as a Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, Brittany works in a fast paced and critical field. Her advice? Work hard but don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help, people want you to succeed! Name: Brittany Dolan Job Title: Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator […]
This week we chat to…Dr Paris Stefanoudis from University of Oxford and Nekton. Always fascinated with the natural world, Paris advises budding marine conservationists to enjoy the journey! Your career path can have many unexpected twists and turns but relish these rather than dwell on what could have been. It’s the journey not the destination that […]
This week we chat to…Angelique Pouponneau from the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT). Angelique plays a key role in the financing and building of marine conservation actions in Seychelles. Originally a lawyer, Angelique reminds us even if your career is not directly linked to conservation we all have a role to play in conserving our […]
This week we chat to…Kelly Hoareau from the James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute, at the University of Seychelles. Kelly specialises in ocean governance and leadership, and has a broad background in various sectors of the environment. A reminder from Kelly is that numbers are important! It’s great if you can get some skills with data management and […]
This week we chat to…Pascal Sebastian from Indo Ocean Project. Based in Nusa Penida in Indonesia, Pascal is passionate about diving and studying the marine environment. His advice is to do as much voluntary field work as possible and make some time to read relevant scientific publications and reports. Name: Pascal Sebastian Job Title: Lead Marine Biologist […]
This week we chat to…Laura Blamey, a Research Scientist with the Commonwealth Scientific an Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia. Laura has always been passionate about the sea and marine life and has taken every opportunity given to her to pursue the career she dreamed of. Laura’s advice is to work hard, be determined and […]
This week we chat to…Patrice Hotstetter, a Marine Mammal Researcher and Supervisor from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in Greece. Patrice took the opportunity to volunteer at a number of organisations to get the experience she needed to take her career forward. She loves to work in the field but also to mentor interns […]
This week we chat to…Kirsty Magson from New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Thailand. Kirsty encourages everyone to take action, as we can all make a difference even in just a small way. Name: Kirsty Magson Job Title: Marine Conservation Project Leader Organisation: New Heaven Reef Conservation Program What inspired you to pursue a career […]
This week we chat to…April Burt, a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford in partnership with Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF). April believes passionately that success in marine conservation comes more from building strong teams, working collaboratively, being resilient and self-motivated, than having strong qualifications. Name: April Burt Job Title: PhD candidate (Marine conservation) Organisation: University of Oxford and […]
