Environmental
Content Creator
Environmental
Content Creator
Environmental
Content Creator
Environmental
Content Creator
Environmental
Content Creator
Rhino Poaching Crisis
October 2019
I have been dreaming about coming to @careforwild for a really long time. CFW is on a mission to save rhinos from extinction and I was extremely proud and beyond excited to join them and @conservationace team for a month. I was volunteering, assisting with daily cleaning, feeding, and doing maintenance as well as documenting everything that happens here to raise awareness on rhino crisis and tell a wider audience about the amazing work that those organizations are doing here.
I always knew about the problem with illegal poaching and hunting but didn't really know much about the rhino crisis until I visited a game reserve in Cape Town in 2018. Just a day before my arrival poachers killed one of the rhinos. The incident was really fresh, so everyone was talking about it. Knowing that rhino herself, our guide was very emotional when talking about rhino numbers going down and why.
This is when I decided that I want to join @conservationace to learn more, help and raise awareness about it on my socials.
@careforwild pays incredible attention to education here: documentaries, participation in discussions, listening to presentations, learning shocking information that gives you goosebumps. So my role here was to present that information to people and make them learn and act.
AIMM - Marine Environment Research Association
In October of 2021, we visited an incredible research project off the southern coast of Portugal. AIMM researches whales, dolphins, and porpoises just off the southern tip of Portugal. They collect observational data such as photo identification of dolphin individuals, social behaviors, species interactions, and the effects of tourist watching boats on whales and dolphins. @aimmportugal_org also takes on students for internships to educate you firsthand and provide important field experience! If you are interested in participating in this program as a student intern, check out their website: aimmportugal.org
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Project Summary: For this project, our team traveled to southern Portugal to document the daily activities of AIMM researchers for one whole week. We shared lodgings, meals, and assisted with all activities associated with research, such as, prepping equipment, record keeping, cleaning the research vessel "Ketos", and collecting data in the field.
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Sponsors: This project was financed in part by Jack Wolfskin, an eco-friendly brand of outdoor gear and clothing.
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Significance: To raise awareness about AIMM Portugal and sustainable eco-tourism as it affects local whale and dolphin populations.
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Key Objectives: Film content for an environmental research documentary on our YouTube channel Margreen; capture high-quality photos and videos of our experience.
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Content Created:
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1 documentary-style video
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20 high-quality brand photos
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4 Reels/Tiktoks
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6 total social media postings
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22,000 people reached
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