After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Tourism, Iris has worked in the field of marine conservation for over 5 years, taking care of communications and marketing for various organisations; from the first dive centre in the world to achieve a WWF 4-star rating, to a marine conservation NGO in the heart of the coral triangle. Marine conservation and storytelling are her passion, and to educate people and spread awareness through compelling storytelling and writing is her goal.
As Communications and Media Manager, Iris makes complex issues like climate change digestible for the wider public and translates BCSS’s data and research into content that everyone understands.
Iris is based in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia and often visits Mozambique, the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.
BCSS is honored to announce its nomination by the One Ocean Foundation for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2025. This recognition places BCSS among an elite group of innovators and organizations making groundbreaking strides to protect and restore our planet. Previous
New groundbreaking findings in research led by BCSS’s very own Ekaterina Kalashnikova reveal extraordinary humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migratory behavior and have made major news coverage in international journalistic outlets, including the BBC, the Guardian, CBC, the Independent, and NBC, as well as science news platforms, journals, and
BCSS is pleased to share that its work has been featured in the latest edition of Alert Diver magazine. The article, titled Africa’s First Ocean Observatory Leverages Scientific Diving for Knowledge Sharing, highlights our role as a center for scientific
The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme is opening its second round of applications on Monday, 6 January 2025. This round prioritizes projects emphasizing gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, while also welcoming applications focused on other themes.
BCSS is thrilled to share that our recent collaborative projects and scientific contributions were featured in the September 2024 newsletter of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). This highlight underscores BCSS’s ongoing dedication to advancing marine research and
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) invites fisheries, scientists, NGOs, and postgraduate students to apply for grants from the Ocean Stewardship Fund. The fund aims to promote best practices in sustainable fishing and increase the number of sustainable fisheries worldwide. Grants
Harvard University’s Center for the Environment awards environmental fellowships. The fellowships enable recent doctorate recipients to use Harvard’s resources to tackle complex environmental problems. Eligibility for funding extends to candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any subject area from
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships for citizens and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. These scholarships cover various fields, including Environment, Food Security, Sustainable Energy Systems, and more. The
Chevening Scholarships offer exceptional emerging leaders from around the world the opportunity to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. These scholarships seek individuals with passion, ideas, and influence who can drive solutions and leadership for a better future. There
We join the world in marking International Coastal Cleanup Day by celebrating a new partnership in sustainable waste management and environmental protection efforts. BCSS Marine Debris Program – weekly waste collection. (BCSS) In June of this year, BCSS proudly signed a
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