News & Articles
Stay informed: The latest news from our marine conservation project
Would you like to stay up to date about our project? Then you came to the right page! We love to share our passion, latest news, publications, special community events and job opportunities with you.
A Positive Voice
As a general rule in the media world, bad news sells. But we are not here to sell, neither are we here to get more likes or the most shares. We are here because we want to publicize and celebrate conservation victories, no matter how small, a little faith can be restored in the public’s view of where the natural world is heading. We need positive conservation news amidst the tragedy in order to keep ourselves and you motivated, inspired and determined.
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Do you have a great (conservation) story that you would like to share with us? You can reach out to us by sending an email or send us a message via Facebook or Instagram. We are looking forward to hear from you!
- Written by Maggie Berry
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Image via Pexels There’s a weight many carry—an anxious hum in the background of daily life—when facing the reality of a warming planet. You’re far from alone: a recent Lancet‑backed global survey...
- Written by Nujoud
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By Nujoud In nature, even beauty is a shield. Shells wear intricate patterns not for ornament alone, but for survival—a reminder that what dazzles the eye can also be a strategy of...
- Written by Paula Katharina Will
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By Paula During my time at Gili Shark I was so intrigued learning about the Long Faced Emperor and Blue Fin Trevally hunting duo. And when I first saw them in action,...
- Written by Harriet Long
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By Harriet Two years out of uni, I knew I wanted to build a career in marine biology—but, like many grads, I wasn’t entirely sure how to turn a degree and a...
- Written by Alexandra
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By Alexandra Sleek, majestic, powerful. These are some of the words that come to mind when I think about the large animals you see on dives. I remember first learning to dive...
- Written by Doras Tin
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By Doras Tin My time here at Gili Shark Conservation has come to an end, and it feels like I’m leaving behind a whole family. Everyone here is so kind, so accepting,...
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By Lauren Askenazy Cenna – Green Turtle Cenna is the embodiment of grace under pressure. Like the green turtle, she glides through life with a sense of calm and wisdom that grounds...
- Written by Abigail Hayhurst
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By Abigail Hayhurst Heya! My name is Abigail Hayhurst, and I am a Canadian Wildlife Conservation Technician who recently finished her program at Gili Shark Conservation (GSC). I have always had a...
- Written by Monica
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By: Monica You are why I still draw breath. You are the love of my life. I wish to forever sink into your embrace. You are life itself. My first encounter with...
- Written by Inês Sequeira
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By Inês Sequeira Spending six weeks on the tiny paradise island of Gili Air, Indonesia, was more than just a marine conservation experience; it shaped both my academic path and the way...
- Written by Noémie Savard
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By: Noémie Savard Hi! My name is Noémie, I came to Gili Shark Conservation to be part of Coral Month. I got into diving very recently and even more recently into underwater...
- Written by Monique Berlie
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By Monique Berlie Three years ago, I came to the Gili Islands to do my Divemaster training with Ocean 5. That’s when I first met the incredible women of the third Coral...
- Written by Joana Chopard
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By Joana Chopard Hi, my name is Joana, I’m a 26-year-old graphic designer from Switzerland. Even though I truly love my job, it often drains much of my energy. It makes me...
- Written by Erin Lipkowitz
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By Erin Lipkowitz Hi everyone! I’m Erin, and I recently completed the Coral Research and Restoration Specialist Program with Gili Shark Conservation. I joined the program to gain hands-on experience in one...
- Written by The Shark
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Ever wondered why diving around the Gili Islands feels like exploring a whole different world? Well, you’re actually diving in one of nature’s most remarkable underwater highways – the Lombok Strait! Nature’s...
