The main reason behind leaving Mauritius was the desire to explore new waters and coming to Seychelles proved to be the best choice. I reached Mahé during the night and could not enjoy the beauty of Seychelles yet. I was first welcomed by the amazing Ben Taylor (Education and Outreach Manager of WiseOceans Seychelles) and eventually […]
Saratha Naiken is a participant on our Blue Economy Youth Programme – a one-week practical programme for school children from Seychelles, run by Ben Taylor, Education & Outreach Manager for WiseOceans Seychelles. Within just a few days of the programme, I have already learned many interesting facts and figures on the importance of our Blue Economy. […]
So, it has been just shy of a month of my time on Mahe working at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, and not to sound completely cliché but it totally flew by. The first day, arriving down onto the beach at Petite Anse and getting to call this beautiful place my office feels somewhat surreal. The […]
It’s hard to put into words the amazing and memorable experience I had at Four Seasons Resorts Seychelles at Desroches Island. I went to Desroches for two weeks and left the island full of beautiful memories. My first day, fellow Marine Educator Hannah and I joined the Island Conservation Society team (Matt and Annabelle) for […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Charlotte Orba from WiseOceans This week we chat with Charlotte, WiseOceans’ Education and Communications Manager. She took the plunge and changed career mid-life and hasn’t looked back since. If you are looking to make the same change, her advice is to value the skills and experience you have – they might […]
Coral reefs all around the world are in trouble. In the last 50 years we have already lost approximately 27% of corals globally, and some predictions suggest that we will lose 90% of the all world’s corals by 2050. During the 2016 global mass bleaching event, caused by the El Niño Southern Oscillation, Seychelles lost, […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Team members from Island Conservation Society This week we chat with some staff members and volunteers at Island Conservation Society. Their advice is to work hard and gain practical skills like boat maintenance alongside many other skills. Names: Jean Claude Camille (Conservation Ranger), Matthew Morgan (Conservation Officer) and Sebastian Contorot (Island Conservation […]
An Interview with WiseOceans…Lois Nippard from WiseOceans This week we chat to our very own Lois Nippard and her journey to working with WiseOceans. Lois highlights the importance of starting volunteering and gaining experience as soon as possible to make you stand out from the crowd. Name: Lois Nippard Job Title: Marine Educator at Four Seasons […]
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 […]
An Interview with WiseOceans…Ben Taylor from WiseOceans This week we talk to our very own Ben Taylor, Manager of WiseOceans Seychelles. Ben describes his experience that has led him to work with us at WiseOceans and has lots of practical (and inspirational) advice for those looking for a career in marine conservation. Name: Ben Taylor Job Title: […]
