By Dr Matthias Hammer | Project Leader
We have now hosted 15 young conservationists in 10 countries as per our project goals. Thank you to all our donors for your much-appreciated support!
As of today $7,293 of the $7,500 needed for hosting the 15 young conservationists have been raised. We are hoping the shortfall of $207 will be raised by the end of the year, when this project will finish. If you can help towards this, please do.
In addition we are trying to raise another $1,500 by the end of the year for a nascent community-based coral reef conservation programme in Oman, which is driven by past placements. This would go towards their equipment, more training and the cost of surveys (such as boats, fuel and diving equipment rental).
More examples of young conservationists hosted since the last update are below:
On our Sumatra tiger project, we hosted Imam M., Giovani G., Ulva N. and Mohamad R. Imam M. said "This is the first time for me to do an expedition. I really enjoyed it and feel enthusiatic with the whole activity. This expedition gave me an insight and a knowledge for wildlife species, especially the Sumatran tiger. Thanks to Biosphere Expeditions for running this programme in Rimbang Baling, it is also good way to promote this area into the world."
On our Amazon biodiversity project, we hosted Aldo R. who said "I have learnt so much on this expedition. All of it will help me with developing my professional career as a wildlife guide, biologist and conservationist. Thank you so much Biosphere Expeditions and thank you to our leaders and scientists too. I have learnt so much from you!"
On our Musandam coral reef project in Oman, we hosted Jenan A., Ali S. and Waleed A. Ali S. said "The knowledge I have gained participating in this expedition will help me to go further with my interest of protecting the underwater environment. Now I am ready to start my first independent Reef Check together with other Biosphere Expeditions placement graduates and I plan to do this in the coming months. I really appreciate Biosphere Expeditions’ efforts to save coral reefs in my country and thank them for giving me the opportunity of a placement on the Musandam expedition, and putting Oman on their world map of conservation expeditions."
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