I attended the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) in Cape Town, South Africa. This conference brought together over 800 delegates from 72 countries under the theme of “Make Marine Science Matter.” I started the conference with a workshop about integrating social science into marine conservation, led by Human Nature, a company that recognizes people […]
Category: 2024 Scholar Journey
Exploring Coastal Management & Underwater Photography in the Philippines
Based in Cebu City, the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) is a non-profit that manages Philippine coastal resources sustainably by leading conservation efforts and collaborating with local communities. For two weeks, I joined their Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Monitoring Specialist, Dionel Molina, to learn more about community-based MPA management and conservation in the Philippines. […]
Tracking Turtles: Conservation and Discovery in Panamá’s Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands of Panamá, an archipelago of over 240 islands and islets, host an incredible biodiversity of marine life. In August of 2024, nonprofits The Leatherback Project and Reserva Youth Land Trust embarked on an expedition to this unique region to deploy satellite tags on nesting and foraging endangered sea turtles. Reserva’s mission is […]
Sharks and Caverns: the Underwater World of Grand Bahama
The Bahamas are home to underwater wonders, from coral reefs to caves. I explored the underwater world of Grand Bahama with Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen, getting a glimpse into their work. I started with a photography course with Kewin, where I learned skills to make an idea a reality by adapting to different environments. […]
Coral Restoration with Reef Revival
Located in the small town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island, Galápagos, Reef Revival is a grassroots initiative that aims to restore the coral reefs of the Galápagos islands. Two years ago, biologist Nicolás Dávalos started this project in collaboration with Dr. Margarita Brandt, a researcher and professor at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito […]