This week we chat to…our very own Jonathan Fry from WiseOceans. Jon is part of our team in Seychelles and has had some fantastic experiences working in marine conservation all over the world. His advice is to take some time to volunteer, it’s a great way to develop your knowledge, to network, and to make […]
This week we chat to…Isabelle Peeters, Tenerife Expeditions Manager at Innoceana. Isabelle turned her love of Scuba diving into something more meaningful and pursued a career in marine conservation. She believes that honesty is the best policy, and also fight for what you want! It is hard to make a living from marine conservation but […]
This week we chat to…Dr Samantha de Putron from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. Living the marine biologist’s dream in Bermuda, Samantha cautions that it is ok to fail sometimes. Marine biology and conservation are tough fields to work in and lack of funding can make it competitive. Perseverance is key! Name: Dr Samantha de […]
This week we chat to…Sibéal Regan, the Education and Outreach Officer at the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group in Ireland. Sibéal has been passionate about conservation all her life and now loves sharing that passion with others and helping them learn about whales and dolphins. Her advice is to be open minded, determined, and resilient […]
This week we chat to…Cassia Patel, Program Director at Oceanic Global. Cassia’s advice is to take some risks and don’t be afraid to stray from your predicted plan, all roads can still lead you back to the ocean! Name: Cassia Patel Job Title: Program Director Organisation: Oceanic Global What inspired you to pursue a career in marine conservation? […]
This week we chat to…Brigitte Walsh from Seal Rescue Ireland. Brigitte found completing an internship was an excellent way to get started on the path to the dream job that she wanted. Internships can be a great way to gain experience to complement any qualifications you may have. They are also a great way to […]
Guest Blog: Shannon Bergstrom brings you inspiration and advice to help you reduce your single-use plastic consumption – vital in helping our oceans. Every year we produce over 381 million tons of plastic waste. Plastic waste pollutes the environment, endangers wildlife and contributes to global warming. Despite increased calls to reduce our reliance on plastic, […]
This week we chat to…our very own Louise Sabadel who works for WiseOceans at the Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Louise’s advice is to see your mind and options open. Sometimes we know exactly what we want to do and sometimes we don’t, and both of those are fine! As Louise says, […]
This week we chat to…Amelie Carraut from Reefscapers. Amelie proves that sometimes your path to your dream job can take unexpected turns but that every position provides opportunities to grow and develop to help reach your goal. Persevere in your path and you may too secure a dream job growing corals in the Maldives just […]
This week we chat to…Cindy Tilney, Director of the Shark & Marine Research Institute in South Africa. Cindy has had an alternative route into marine conservation, initially pursuing a career in journalism, but she has now found her true calling contributing to valuable conservation work with sharks. Cindy’s advice? Don’t try to build Rome in […]
