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 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
This press release was written by Satlink. Project ReCon, the circular economy initiative driven by the Spanish technology company Satlink to give a second life to echosounder buoys used in tropical tuna fishing, is landing in Mozambique with its new
New findings about potential humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding behaviour in the coastal waters of Tanzania, first presented at the European Cetaceans Society’s April 2024 conference in Catania, Italy, may shed new light on their migratory and behavioural patterns. Humpback
Where should you dive for a chance to encounter your favourite marine animal? Students participating in BCSS’ Scientific Training Program tried to answer this question by carrying out a nine-month exploratory diving survey of marine megafauna at different dive sites
The Western Indian Ocean region (WIO) is considered one of four global hotspots for endemic and threatened elasmobranchs. The Mozambique Channel is one of the most important migratory corridors for marine megafauna in the entire Indian Ocean. A new scientific
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