MARIAH BOYLE'S BLOG
Study in West Africa at Tribewanted, Sierra Leone
One of my most favorite experiences in college was taking a 6 week study abroad coast in Australia, traveling the entire east coast of the country listening to science lectures and exploring the reefs. The lessons were easily retained since everything was hands-on and new, and I made friends that I still keep in touch with years later. That unique experience can now happen in Sierra Leone.
Tribewanted is ready to host high school and university classes that want to study any number of topics, including marine science, sociology and tribal life, renewable energy, and many others. Students can …
Read More >>>Fish caught illegally in SL waters seized in Canary Islands
Hooman, the resident earth-dome builder in John Obey, sent me a photo today of Ose and a huge guitarfish. He said he hoped the fish that was caught wasn’t protected, as the shovelnose guitarfish is related to sharks which can sometimes be easily overfished. However, he noted it was Ose …
Read More >>>Take Action to Stop Pirate Fishing: Sign this Online Petition
Hello tribe,
*Today I present you with an opportunity to take action that helps our fishermen in Salone and Fiji! *
The UK-based Environmental Justice Foundation" is a non-profit that tackles the difficult issue of pirate fishing, among others. They have been very active in Sierra Leone, working to …
Top 10 Salone Moments
So I’ve been back 2 weeks from SL and have finally settled back into work and life and am ready to share all the adventures. I have a bunch of fish and marine science related posts to write, but first I will start with my top 10 list.
Tribewanted …
Read More >>>Sustainable Seafood: What you order makes a difference
In my last post you saw the video about illegal fishing off Sierra Leone. Now learn how can you help the artisanal fishermen of Sierra Leone by what you order for dinner by ordering seafood that isn’t from the illgeal fishing vessels off Sierra Leone’s shores.
To do your …
Read More >>>pirates and fish
When you think pirates you probably think about tall ships and treasure in the form of gold, but pirates also steal fishes.
When boats without permits come into another countries’ waters and fish, usually with huge industrial vessels, it hurts the local subsistence fishermen. They are left with fewer …
Read More >>>Aquaculture gets boost in Sierra Leone
I follow the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) on facebook (and suggest you do too!) and they recently posted a news article" about an FAO donation of $28,000 (US) of fish feed to fish farmers throughout the country. Illegal fishing is impacting the wild fish stocks …
Read More >>>Environmental Sustainability in John Obey Beach
Bula sia tribe!
It has been a while since I’ve blogged for TW, I’ve been finishing my masters degree in CA and working for a non-profit dealing with sustainable seafood.
But like the rest of you, I couldn’t be more excited about Tribewanted’s new project in Sierra Leone …
Read More >>>Sponsor my SurfAid Swim
Hi all,
I’m swimming for SurfAid, a non-profit humanitarian organization that helps folks after tsunamis and earthquakes and provides medication, etc.
You can donate on my fundraising page here: http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=326737&lis=0&kntae326737=38CEB5B084F54DFFA9C40B1B7FDF9E4E&supId=279000712"
Even $5 helps, thank you!
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Read More >>>Sustainable Seafood Blog
Hi all,
Most of you know that I’m a marine biologist – and my current job at a non-profit sustainable seafood consultancy has a blog all about sustainable seafood. Please forward this link along as it is a great resource for folks wanting to learn more about how we …
Read More >>>Needing fish/fishing pictures for non-profit use
Hi all,
I work for FishWise, www.fishwise.org", and need pics to use in our promo materials and on our website. We are looking for pictures that communicate global fishing. If you have any great pics please contact me! This is a great way to build a portfolio! Thank you!
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