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UKOT Conservation Officer for @mcs_uk
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Kafi Gumbs | Anguilla Director of Fisheries & Marine Resources Unit, Government of Anguilla

How did you get into the marine field?

I was born and raised in Anguilla, British West Indies. From a very tender age I was interested in science. As a child my grandfather and grandmother were both fishers. They played a major role in raising me and introduced me to the sea, fish and fishing. As a teen, I enrolled in a job training program and signed up to be placed at the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources - more than 20 years later I am still here!

What is your current role?

I have been the Director of Fisheries since 2014, leading a dynamic team in achieving coastal resilience, species protection and public education. I am a strong believer in education and stewardship being the most effective tools for environmental protection. by @amdeepmcs

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Carencia Rouse | Anguilla Director of Environment- Department of Natural Resources, Government of Anguilla

How did you get into the environmental field?
As a child I fell in love with nature and decided that I must actively participate in the lifelong work of protecting the value and integrity of natural resources.

Describe the work you do on a day-to-day basis.
1.  Work with likeminded colleagues to brainstorm and execute nature, climate change and ecosystem-based projects in Anguilla.
2.  Collaborate with regional and international natural resource agencies to establish and share best practices in conservation and environmental governance.
3.  Develop creative ways of filling knowledge gaps in environmental awareness and promote the need for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

What do you love about it?
It is fulfilling to be involved in work which responds to the universal threat of climate change which has multigenerational implications. I am a part of a movement that is bigger than me.

What are the challenges?
It is often times a struggle to get stakeholders to commit to the behavioural change that is necessary in this field of work. For example, most persons can agree that pollution is a key environmental issue, but they are not as enthusiastic about committing to recycling, reusing and reducing.

Looking to the future what do you hope to achieve in your work in Anguilla?
I hope that my work will contribute to the positioning of Anguilla as a poster child for environmental stewardship amongst SIDS. by @amdeepmcs

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6 years ago

All this week it’s #BlackinMarineScience Week and we’re using this opportunity to amplify the underrepresented voices of black scientists and marine conservationists we work with around the world

First up, meet Argel Horton a Marine Biologist at Ministry of Natural Resources in the British Virgin Islands

How did you get into the marine field?
From a young age I had a passion for the sea and the environment. This was due to the many adventures I had with my father (a captain and a fisherman), who took me out to sea and shared his knowledge about ocean life. I was mesmerised with all its wonders and it led me to pursue academic studies related to the environment.

What is your current role?
I manage a wide range of environmental matters at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration I manage a wide range of environmental matters. This includes environmental monitoring of the BVI’s biodiversity, the execution of environmental educational awareness and the management of alien invasive species and legislative reforms, just to name a few.

What do you love about it?
My job is not stagnant and I love it. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and seeing their eyes light up when I tell them about the environment. This inspires me to continue to do my best to preserve these natural resources.
I enjoy the ability to constantly learn. One of my most memorable moments was when I did an ocean exploration mission aboard the Nautilus research vessel. Scientists were conducting research at the sea mounts within the BVI’s territorial waters. They collected geological, biological and chemical water samples and mapped the area with multibeam bathymetry. I saw and learned about deep sea corals and the fauna that resides along the summits of the sea mounts.

What are you hoping to achieve in your work in the BVI?
I am hoping for a better environment for all. I think we need to have a fair and equitable balance where we can develop with greener technologies and incorporate best practices in the way we live to reduce our impacts on the environment and species by @amdeepmcs

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6 years ago

Allen Cameron, from Great Carot Bay, Tortola, #BritishVirginIslands.
I was walking in Great Carot Bay and looking to speak to fishermen to understand what fishing life was like on the island of Tortola. The people I met told me about an old time fisherman named Allen Cameron, and directed me to his house. We met his wife who told us he was away for the day, however she called Allen and we got speaking, and he said he would see me tomorrow morning.
The day after, Allen welcomed me into his house overlooking the sea, and we sat in his breezy porch while he patiently retold his stories of fishing. He'd been fishing in Tortola since a young boy, and had seen many changes with the sea since then. While he spends less time on the sea now, he still has a deep connection to it and welcomed MCS in looking to develop marine conservation projects with local communities and the BVI government.
Allen then showed me a musical instrument, the sweet gourd, and began to play it for me. It made an incredible sound, and Allen told me he would be playing it later that afternoon as part of his calypso band. .
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#ukot #britishvirginislands #caribbean #humansof #marinebiology #marineconservation #fisher #travel #travelphotography #ocean #discoverocean @britishvirginis taken in Island Of Tortola, British Virgin Islands by @amdeepmcs

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7 years ago

Mr. Aristo Richardson, President of the Anguilla Fisherfolk Association.

I met him on my first day in #UKOT Anguilla. I quickly learned about the great job he's doing in building bridges between fishers and MPA managers such as the Anguilla National Trust.
He has been pivotal in determining management measures for certain marine parks, representing the fisher community in these matters. He's passionate about making Anguilla's waters properly managed for the benefit of Anguillans and fishers.
There are challenges, but Aristo is resilient and a huge force for good on the island. .
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#anguilla #caribbean #humansof #marineconservation #marinebiology #fisher #travel #travelphotography #ocean #discoverocean @anguilla_tourism taken in Anguilla by @amdeepmcs

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7 years ago

Shannon Gore, Principal Consultant at Coastal Management Consulting BVI in the British Virgin Islands.
Shannon runs a turtle conservation organisation called @BVIArk. She does a lot of great work and activities with turtles on the island, from tagging them, monitoring their nests, running school educational classes and engaging the wider community on turtle conservation.
She also does a lot of reef restoration work, especially after the devastating hurricanes of Irma and Maria in 2017.
A good friend and local partner, someone @mcs_uk is excited to support in conservation activities on the island. .
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#conservation #stories #humanstories #turtle #britishvirginislands #photography #humanphotography #humansof #ocean #marinebiology taken in British Virgin Islands by @amdeepmcs

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7 years ago

Arlington 'Zeke' Pickering, Fisheries Officer at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in the British Virgin Islands.
I met Zeke at a fishing dock in the East End area of Tortola, the main island. We got chatting about fishing and conservation matters- Zeke is very knowledgeable and respected in the fisher community.
It turned out he had worked with @mcs_uk's Dr Peter Richardson and Sue Ranger on a turtle conservation project about 17 years ago.
Zeke said he hopes we return and can work together again. .
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#UKOT #conservation #ocean #discoverocean #BVI #britishvirginislands #travel #travelblogger #humansofnewyork #storytelling #photography taken in Island Of Tortola, British Virgin Islands by @amdeepmcs

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7 years ago

FinFun Peters, born in Tortola

Marine Programme Coordinator of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands. "As a boat captain, Finfun knew the waters around BVI like the back of his hand, especially the area around the Wreck of the Rhone Marine Park. His team of 4 personnel manage this site of heritage value, and you could tell he was very proud of this and took this responsibility seriously”

The Wreck of the Rhone Marine Park. 26.06.19

@mcs_uk taken in British Virgin Islands by @amdeepmcs

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Hi Instagram! 👋
I'm travelling through the #caribbean for @mcs_uk.
I'll be working with local people & governments to support the proper management of marine protected areas.
Follow me here or on Twitter (@AmdeepMCS) for updates.

First stop - #britishvirginislands 🏝

#ocean #marine #ukot #marinebiology #travelphotography #travel #travelblogger by @amdeepmcs

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