Reef Restoration Practices

Clare Warren

Quote: 
Aah!
Academy Award: 
M.V.D. Month of Recognition: 
August
Recognition for: 
Passing Nitrox and Wreck
M.V.D. profile photo: 
Nationality: 
British
Occupation: 
Lawyer
Date of Birth: 
10/02/1984
Other Interests: 
Travelling, Festivals, Sky diving, Dancing
Location of Achivement: 
Indonesia

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Underwater Chart: 
Dive Certification: 
PADI Advanced Open Water
Dives Logged: 
25
Why I learnt to dive: 
To a new challlenge
Favourite thing about diving: 
Going on wrecks, I lurve wreck diving
My most challenging dive experience: 
Diving in Port Quinn
Favourite Marine Species: 
Leopard Shark, Cuttle Fish, Lionfish
Best Dive Spot: 
Deep Halik
Conservation Groups I Support: 
Gili Eco-Trust
Reasons for my support: 
All their great work with BioRocks
Future Ambitions: 
To do my Rescue Course
M.V.D. in action: 

Scott Hamer

Quote: 
Do you know there's been like 8 shark related death's in the Caribbean since 1892!?! I'm not going. - Scott Hamer
Academy Award: 
M.V.D. Month of Recognition: 
January
Recognition for: 
Passing Open Water Certification and overcoming fear of swimming in the ocean.
M.V.D. profile photo: 
Nationality: 
British
Occupation: 
Royal Navy Officer
Date of Birth: 
23/03/1982
Other Interests: 
Rugby, Football, Snowboarding, Travelling, Eating Loads, Hiking, Running, Dressing up as netballers
Location of Achivement: 
Dominica

In January 2009 Scott went out to pass his open water certification etc. etc. Scott has never been one for the water, 'I've always been more comfortable on land, and although I'm in the Navy I'm terrified of the water! Well not terrified' Apprehensive.

Scott's journey to overcome his fear took him to Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean, where he decided to complete his PADI Open Water Certification and challenge Dominica's rugged terrain above and below Dominica's water line....

Underwater Chart: 
Dive Certification: 
PADI Open Water Diver
Dives Logged: 
10
Why I learnt to dive: 
To challenge my fear of the ocean
Favourite thing about diving: 
Seeing sharks!
My most challenging dive experience: 
Having to take off my mask for the first time.
Favourite Marine Species: 
Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Bridled Burrfish, Blacktip Reef Shark
Best Dive Spot: 
Toucari Caves
Conservation Groups I Support: 
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Bite Back UK
Reasons for my support: 
After my first hand interaction with Whales and sharks in Dominica, I developed a passion first hand for the ocean. As a Navy man myself, I know the dangers of taking on illegal fishing vessels at sea and I commend Sea Shepherd and Bite-Back for all their brave voluntary work.
Future Ambitions: 
Mine Clearance Diver!
M.V.D. in action: 

Delphine Robbe

Motto: 
“I prefer to see Tuna in the sea than on a plate” – Delphine
Position: 
Marine Biologist
Nationality: 
French
Academy's Month of Recognition: 
January
Recognition for: 
Initiating the development of BioRock Technology on the Gilis
Purpose of Achievement: 
To regenerate the fringing reefs of the Gilis and initiate an anti-erosion programme

WHAT'S HER MISSION?

Result of Pioneer's Contribution: 
I am happy to announce that we have regenerated nearly 1.5 kilometers of coral reef. I could not have done this without the help of the Gili Eco Trust, SATGAS (Indonesian Security Force that assists in protecting the areas from being damaged/illegal fishing etc.), the Professors and students of Mataram University, Lombok; And more importantly the expats and Indonesian businesses on the isles. In 2006 we conducted the Fourth Indonesian Biorock Training Workshop for scientists/students/divers/artists from all over the world. There were 35 participants. A total of 10 structures were built and installed East-South of the island. Since then many more structures have been put up. In 2008 we organized workshops for 52 students/marine biologists/diving instructors/Indonesian businesses and restaurateurs. We are now registered to certify divers in PADI Biorock Speciality. Recently, CNN filmed a documentary on the work done on the reefs. This is very heartening as the international community will see how Indonesia is coping with its environment and help will come from all quarters.
Why start the project: 
After one year since my arrival in 2004 on Gili T, I started the Biodrock Project with Foud Kadachi and Laurent Lavoye because I was concerned about the state of the coral reefs around the Gilis. There was too much dead coral, pollution and above all no one was doing anything worthwhile to protect, preserve and sustain the reefs.
Next Ambition(s): 
To complete the development of the new reef structure
Supportive Organisation: 
The Gili Eco-Trust
Dive Pioneer Photo: 
Help Wanted: 
Donations and raised awareness of the BioRock programme. Taking part in the next BioRock Workshop
Pioneer's Message to Academy Members: 
The seas sustain all life on the planet. Help us to preserve it by not plundering its natural resources and polluting its world. I appeal to you to become true vegetarians – no meat or seafood. This will help stem the savage rape of the seas, thereby giving us an extended lease of life.
Biography: 
Delphine Robbe, Agronomist, Co-Founder of the Bio Rock Project, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia. Delphine was born in Paris. She studied in France and Canada obtaining her Masters in Agronomy Engineering followed by fieldwork in Madagascar in 2002. After that she traveled for over a year and a half in South East Asia, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, Israel, Gautemala etc. and then came to Indonesia in 2004 to do a Dive Master and Instructor Course at Big Bubble, Gili Trawangan (Gili T). Here she met her present employer, Anna Walker who was instrumental in setting up the non-profit organization, Gili Eco Trust, with Anthony Clubbey and Maurice Stevens of Manta Dive. In 2005 Delphine founded the Bio Rock Project in Gili T with Foued Kadachi and Laurent Lavoye.
Dive Certification: 
PADI Master Diver Scuba Trainer
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