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 […]
This week we are back on home turf with Zoe Stevenson of Kent Wildlife Trust. Zoe has experienced the difficulty of getting a stable job within the conservation industry and has consequently been all over the world, fulfilling a variety of different short term roles. Despite being disheartening at times, she believes this is what […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Shane Wasik from Basking Shark Scotland This week we’re chatting with Shane from Basking Shark Scotland. Shane highlights that you don’t need to be in the tropics to see incredible marine life, as there’s plenty in the temperate waters. But if you are looking to work in the UK now or in the […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Nick Mackay-Roberts from St Abbs Marine Station This week we’re with Nick from St Abbs Marine station here in the UK. Nick’s job as Conservation Research is incredibly diverse which he loves. This does show, as Nick highlights, that experience is everything and he encourages you to try your hand at everything […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Monica Pepe from Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC) This week we’re with Monica Pepe from Whale and Dolphin Conservation. After graduation, she worked hard as an intern to get where she is today. Her advice is to take advantage of the opportunities available to you and get involved! Name: Monica Pepe Job […]
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 […]
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 […]
Working Together for a Sustainable Future in Seychelles We had the opportunity to present at the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Conference in Seychelles on 30th-31st August 2016. The conference aimed at bringing stakeholders from various backgrounds together to discuss the way forward for ESD. This conference, coordinated by the Environmental Education Association of Seychelles […]
This year saw the 4th annual Seychelles Sea Turtle Festival (SSTF) take place in Beau Vallon on the north of Mahé. The festival sees a collaborative effort, created by a group of like-minded individuals, with various research and conservation organisations in Seychelles coming together to help raise awareness of these fantastic creatures that can be found […]
My time with WiseOceans has come to an end, however I know this will not be the last I see or hear of them. When I think back to me joining the company and compare it to where they are now it is really unbelievable how much we have achieved and grown – the company […]
