IRIS

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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.

Latest articles by Iris

BCSS Article Published in Alert Diver Magazine

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

Funding Opportunity: OCEAN Grants Programme

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 Initiatives Featured in WIOMSA’s September Newsbrief

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

Apply now for Harvard University’s Environmental Fellowships 2025

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

Apply for the The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

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

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