Biorock Coral Reef Restoration…
Over the last few months I have been steadily working on a feature about Biorock technology – a potential solution to the many problems faced by coral reefs around the world. The process is remarkably simple and, whilst still at an experimental stage, offers real hope for the rehabilitation of coral reefs, even in less [...]
The Coral Triangle Communications Platform…
A new website – The Coral Triangle Communications Platform – is now live. I have contributed a couple of features to the site and will hopefully be submitting more in the future. If you would like to learn more about The Coral Triangle, then this site is a must. The below is taken from the [...]
Makassar’s ‘Trash mountain’…
On the outskirts of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is the 'TPA', or municipal waste site, where the majority of the city's rubbish is dumped. The site is huge – covering over 14 hectares and receiving over 7000 tonnes of waste every day – and reasonably well managed, with a fleet of bulldozers and excavators [...]
Help me to help others…
At the start of February, I will be embarking on a journey to shoot three different personal projects in Sulawesi and Sumatra, all of which will support development and conservation efforts in these locations. Why do I call them personal projects? Because I have not commissioned to shoot these stories - they are of great [...]
Fighting the Tide – Waste in Indonesia…
Bali has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's best holiday destinations and millions of tourists arrive on the island every year to explore its culture, landscapes and nightlife. However this huge influx of people causes an extraordinary problem – vast amounts of waste and a lack of infrastructure to deal with it. It [...]
SUSCLAM – Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods and Management in Sulawesi
Tomini Bay, or Teluk Tomini as it is known in Bahasa, is one of the largest bays in Indonesia, covering close to 60,000 km2. It is located at the heart of the Coral Triangle region and is home to an extraordinary wealth of species, particularly in the marine environment. In 2008, the region was declared [...]
Teluk Tomini…
I’m currently in Gorontalo, northern Sulawesi, working on a project with SUSCLAM, an organisation dedicated to the preservation of mangrove habitat around Tomini Bay. ‘Teluk Tomini’, as it is known in Bahasa Indonesia, covers a vast area and is home to an incredible diversity of habitats – including some pristine stands of mangroves. However, much [...]
Know of an exciting marine conservation story..?
I am in the midst of putting together a pitch to a big conservation/environment organisation for photo features and multimedia pieces that will be used as part of a new information portal focused on the oceans and their management as natural resources. This project looks like it will be a fantastic opportunity to highlight interesting [...]
