The UnPeeled adventure is a paddle along the rivers of North America for six British strangers, all with the same desire for wilderness. Over ten weeks the team will canoe, unsupported and entirely human-powered, 2000km along six rivers in search of unique wildlife, peaceful solitude and challenging adventure. Traversing two river basins, including a gruelling portage through dense bush and a 140km upstream scramble along the Rat river will take grit and determination. Luckily the team are… Show more The UnPeeled adventure is a paddle along the rivers of North America for six British strangers, all with the same desire for wilderness. Over ten weeks the team will canoe, unsupported and entirely human-powered, 2000km along six rivers in search of unique wildlife, peaceful solitude and challenging adventure. Traversing two river basins, including a gruelling portage through dense bush and a 140km upstream scramble along the Rat river will take grit and determination. Luckily the team are united by a thirst for adventure.Our goal is to inspire a narrative of hope for the threatened wilderness of the Peel watershed through exploration; better revealing the unique and awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife whilst, gaining rare and critical insights into expanding threats to the region. Just as the Unpeeled team were inspired by the challenge undertaken by the Paddle for the North team, we aim to similarly document and share our adventure for others to enjoy and draw upon. The Unpeeled team have diverse skill sets, including ecologists, healthcare professionals and wilderness specialists. As such we will be putting these skills to good use to record data of critical interest on our trip. Show less

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Investigating health-environment linkages with the oceans. Working on the Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe project.

PhD researcher with Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science, Oxford University, Zoological Society of London and Grantham Institute, Imperial college London.Disentangling the net: The socio-ecological dynamics of mosquito net fishing

Project Co-ordination (grant co-ordination, delivery, dissemination, public awareness, outreach, fieldwork, analysis) of:- Quantification of European eel recruitment in the Thames catchment in conjunction with the Environment Agency. - Silver eel escapement studies in the North Kent marshes including pit tagging, mark recapture and fyke net ground-truthing.- Thames estuarine biodiversity monitoring using power station intake waters including aquatic fauna identification.-… Show more Project Co-ordination (grant co-ordination, delivery, dissemination, public awareness, outreach, fieldwork, analysis) of:- Quantification of European eel recruitment in the Thames catchment in conjunction with the Environment Agency. - Silver eel escapement studies in the North Kent marshes including pit tagging, mark recapture and fyke net ground-truthing.- Thames estuarine biodiversity monitoring using power station intake waters including aquatic fauna identification.- Assistance in delivery of Citizen Science elver monitoring project.- Use of DIDSON technology for assessment of downstream European eel migration in Thames tributaries.- Satellite tagging, habitat identification and foraging behaviour study of Harbour seals.- Collation of public marine mammal sightings in the tidal Thames.- Assessment of aquatic invasive species in the tidal Thames.- Initiation of community outreach programme targeting UK-based Chagossians.- Design and implementation of environmental skills training course.- Delivery of training in: marine ecology and conservation; terrestrial ecology and restoration; scientific communication and public awareness. - Mentoring of future conservationists.- Logistical support to Chagos MPA expeditions.- Co-ordination of EDGE of existence Corals project- Mentoring of early career marine conservationists through two-year research and communication projects in developing countries- Delivery of practical and theoretical conservation training- Organisation of conferences, outreach events and meetings.- Financial and logistical management of above projects.- Management of social media and web content.- Staff supervision and delivery of training for marine and freshwater intern programme. Show less

- Management of financial reconciliations for global conservation programmes- Logistical support for conservation programmes- Provision and procurement of equipment to UK and overseas conservation projects- Compilation of field support and procedures system for ZSL conservation programmes