Last weekend, The International Seakeepers Society – Asia hosted their annual Award Dinner in Singapore. A very special evening where over 220 people with a mix of nationalities made up of diplomatic corps members, leaders from commercial companies, scientists, and individuals came together in the name of conservation. Seakeepers’ branch in Asia has a unique […]
Our Petite Anse Reef Restoration Project 2018 Annual Report has been published. The Project is a collaboration between WiseOceans Seychelles and Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and is an innovative approach to coral reef restoration, born of a desire to return the house reef of […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Lloyd Nelmes from Sea Trust This week we chat to Lloyd who used his volunteering experience to land his current job, working with Sea Trust in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Communicating his knowledge and educating the public has been an unexpected, but welcome, focus of his work. Name: Lloyd Nelmes Job Title: Project […]
Our Reef Restoration Project here in Petite Anse, Mahé, Seychelles celebrates its 4th anniversary on 26th March 2019! So I thought I’d talk about what it is like to be the Reef Restoration Project officer, overseeing the day to day care of our corals and giving them the best helping hand possible. The first […]
An Interview with WiseOceans…Serena Stean from Indo Ocean Project This week we chat to Serena Stean the Program Director for Indo Ocean Project. Having moved from the corporate world to life in marine conservation Serena has found that although you may not always be rich in your bank account, your life will be rich! Name: Serena Stean […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Catherine Gemmell from Marine Conservation Society This week we chat to Catherine who took a leap and landed herself a dream job where she really does make a difference. Her journey is an excellent example of how making an impact as a volunteer can be a great stepping stone to building […]
We have just reached two milestones in marine education and outreach in Seychelles, the first being the successful closing of the second edition of the Blue Economy Youth Programme and the other is reaching 100 Marine Education lesson been delivered as part of WiseOceans School Marine Education Programme, so what better time for a blog! […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Rebecca Daniel from The Marine Diaries & Orbis Energy Ltd This week we chat to Rebecca. Her work with The Marine Diaries is all about communication – an area of science that is increasingly important. Starting from a broad base, Rebecca has narrowed down her focus after getting a range of experience. […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Katharyn Chadwick from Ascension Island Government, Conservation Department This week we chat to…Kathryn Chadwick, a Marine and Fishers Scientist for Ascension Island Government – Conservation Department. Katharyn’s career path shows that it is possible to switch careers if you are prepared to put the work in. Having made the most of […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Rachael Coccia from The Ocean Project This week we chat to Rachael, she has found that experience, passion and the ability to network are key to finding a career in marine conservation. Name: Rachael Coccia Job Title: Director of Youth Initiatives Organisation: The Ocean Project What inspired you to pursue a […]
