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Walking the dog for those who cannot do it themselves, so they can keep their companion.

Together with a colleague we created a solid foundation for a coral reef restoration project in Kenya, Diani. We trained 6 local REEF Rangers and empowered them in coral reef restoration. We also initiated the proces of enforcement of sustainable use of the nature reserve.Now I am supporting the project from an advisory and fundraising role.

In charge of setting up a new coral restoration project in Diani, Kenya.A resort was interested in facilitating a new coral restoration project. Aften investigating the feasibility of such project we are now setting it up.We do scuba diving fieldwork to grow corals and to survey the progress of restoring the coral reefs.We also interact with stakeholders for permits, support, outreach and funding.Last but not least we train the local communities in coral reef restoration and coral reef management. I helped secure funding for and help train 6 local REEF Rangers.The progress of the project can be found in scientifically based reports and on our website https://www.reefodiversdiani.org/The goal is to restore the entire Chale-Diani national marine reserve, to accomplish this more than one project is needed. Therefore, this project serves to kickstart that goal.

Leading a team of two to investigate the feasibility of new coral restoration projects in Diani, Kenya, for REEFolution and Swahili Beach Resort. This succesful investigation lead to a new coral restoration project in Diani, based at Swahili Beach Resort.We also provided workshops and education to the guests at the resort and conducted our own fundraising for the research.

To complement the coral reef restoration project we started a conservation education dive base. Where we offer coral reef restoration courses (and other marine conservation related courses) to tourists, new volunteers and local community members.

As some bat species and swifts are endangered the demolition or renovation of houses can harm these animals and their residence. It is up to me to find these animals and their residence, if present.

As senior I am responsible for a good functioning team and we are closely linked with the fundraising department. Our feedback helps with more efficient fundraising. Thanks to my background in Biology, ecology and climate change I help keep the team up-to-date regarding environmental issues. Like the rest of the team I make sure we help our supporters and others as best as possible and retain as many donating members as possible in a pleasant manner.

Most of my time at REEFolution in Kenya was not spend for my master thesis, but with helping the organization on every aspect needed. This was not at the expense of my master thesis. I helped the organisation with coral restoration, team supervision, fundraising and promotion. After showing my dedication and capabilities I was asked to help set-up an education program for teenagers from the United Kingdom. I was also asked to lead this education program once the teenagers arrived. Every five days a new group of 30 teenagers would arrive (and leave). I really enjoyed leading this program and it was a delight to see how much the teenagers enjoyed the interactive method of education. Which consisted of presentations in the early morning, field trips in the late morning (mangrove walks, snorkelling excursions, beach clean-ups) and hands-on education in the afternoon. This included making artificial reefs and coral tree nurseries, plastic monsters and posters. My work was greatly appreciated and I managed to finish my master thesis in time with an excellent grade.After my graduation I was supposed to help REEFolution with starting a new coral restoration project at a resort. Which included two phases. Phase one consisted of creating a feasibility report. This report consisted of the biotic aspects of the status of nearby coral reefs and the fish communities, abiotic aspects, logistics, socio-economic aspects, stakeholder analysis and arranging permits. The second phase would come after the first successful try-outs of coral tree nurseries and consists of upscaling the project with more nurseries and artificial reefs. It would also include setting-up an education centre and initiate the fundraising possibilities. Unfortunately, due to the corona-lockdown it is unsure whether this project can go on.

As a marine ranger for STENAPA at Sint Eustatius (Caribbean) I helped with different kinds of research, I helped with the maintenance of facilities underwater and I helped with a coral restoration project. My supervisor quickly noticed that I was capable of supervising the team and more often I was tasked with this supervision, so my supervisor could attend other duties. Within a month two category five hurricanes swept over the island, severely crippling the island and destroying most of Staghon/Acropora cervicornis colonies, which destroyed the feasibility of my personal research. Within a week I drafted a new research. In this research I monitored the damage done to two species of coral (Staghorn and Elkhorn/Acropora palmata) done by two category five hurricanes. With a time-lapse research I monitored the recovery or the decay of the coral colonies. This gave me a lot of insights in coral bleaching, coral competition with macro algae and abiotic aspects involving the recovery of the coral colonies.

Within a week I was asked to lead a research to find a good location to release rescued long-tailed macaques. Based on my report the government approved the release. I was also tasked with repairing, enriching and improving the facilities for the animals. Like refurnishing the long-tailed macaque, civet cat, giant fruit bat and raptor cages and adding a lot of enrichment. Which diminished the fighting and stress among the animals. I also aided in education and fundraising events.

Selling subscription of the newspaper NRC on the street. This taught me a lot about sales.