The Mauritian government have reportedly pumped out 3000 tonnes of the fuel from the MV Wakashio, as reported by the BBC, but is it enough to prevent the ecological disaster, or at least suggest that the government has done all it could? The short answer is no. Even 1000 tonnes of fuel leaking into aContinue reading “Mauritius Government Claims to Have Stopped Oil Spill- But is it Enough?”
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A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham
July 20th 2020 Today me and my friend Daryn, took a trip to the Norfolk broads, luckily just a quick 20-30 minute drive from my house, to have some fun and explore our local wildlife hotspot. We wanted to do something fun, active and in a beautiful location so the decision to hire a kayakContinue reading “A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham”
My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project
22nd July 2020 So after contacting the RSPB directly I got the opportunity to go and get involved with the Little Tern conservation project at Eccles-On-Sea, Norfolk, England. The Little terns are seasonal visitors to the Norfolk coast between April and September, where they come to nest on the seafront. The Little terns nest directlyContinue reading “My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5
June 10th 2019 This week saw me move on from my Open Water diving qualification and into learning how to become an SSI Advanced Adventurer (PADI Advanced Open Water equivalent). To achieve this certification I would need to become more comfortable with my skills while diving and take five speciality courses. The first of theseContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 4
June 3rd 2019 As I left mainland Grenada I wondered whether or not Carriacou would be as beautiful and I was not disappointed. After spending a night in the lovely and comfortable Sea Breeze Hotel and taking the morning ferry over to Carriacou it was instantly obvious that this was another beautiful location, that IContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 4”
Mauritius Oil Spill – A Conservation Catastrophe
A catastrophe for conservation is unfolding in Mauritius, as 4,000 tonnes of oil spills into the beautiful coral reefs that surround the island nation, as reported by the Evening Standard. On the 25th of July the MV Wakashio, which was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel when it struck part of Mauritius’ barrier reef offContinue reading “Mauritius Oil Spill – A Conservation Catastrophe”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 3
May 28th 2019 As I entered my final week on the mainland of Grenada I wondered whether It could possibly live up to the previous two, however new experiences, adventures and people, made sure it was another week I will never forget. I had another three night surveys this week where I got the opportunityContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 3”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 2
May 21st 2019 My second week Is now coming to an end and my experience in Grenada is only getting better as time goes on, not only have I seen another eleven adult turtles nesting this week, I also got my first baby hatchlings! I’ve also got to visit a host of new exciting culturallyContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 2”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 1
Arriving in Grenada’s international airport marked the start of my five week adventure in Caribbean paradise, where I will be working with the Ocean Spirits Leatherback Sea Turtles project and on coral reef conservation in Carricaou. After a tiring ten and a half hour flight from London, I was pleased to be welcomed by a smiling face atContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 1”
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