We’re pleased announced the successful applicants who will join the 2015 MantaWatch Internship Program.
This year’s MantaWatch interns will join our team in West Manggarai and Komodo from September 07 to October 03, where they will work to promote collaboration between local stakeholders – including government, communities and the marine tourism industry – for marine conservation. Each intern will each receive a Guy Joseph MantaWatch Award, which provides a fully-funded scholarship to the program.
Divo Noercahyo
I’m a student at the University of Indonesia, and my thesis focuses on methods for surveying coral reefs. Outside campus, I participate in many underwater photography and diving events. The Manmawatch Internship Program will help me to enhance my skills and experience, and I’m looking forward to working with the team.
Haries Sukandar
My Name Haries Sukandar. I’m a student in the Department of Marine Science, Diponegoro University. On campus I have worked as a teaching assistant for subjects such as Marine Invertebrates and Coralogy. I am also a member of the university Marine Diving Club, where I’ve learned about scientific diving, coral reefs and conservation. Conservation is a noble task to protect our natural world. I am proud to represent the University of Diponegoro during the MantaWatch Internship Program 2015.
https://youtu.be/xnz3yqjt9co
Lucia Kusolo
My interest in marine life had begun a young age. When I was five year’s old I remember being amazed as I watched a diver swimming through a coral reef on TV. Now I’m studying marine biology at the University of Indonesia. I can’t wait to learn about manta ray migrations, behaviour and ecology, and to see them in their natural environment. I’m so happy o be selected for the MantaWatch Internship Program.
https://youtu.be/nzKSH7mlNVw
Mutiara Dhitasari
My name is Mutiara Dhitasari. I am currently enrolled as a 3rd year undergraduate student at Padjadjaran University, majoring in marine science. I am an inquisitive person, always curious about nature, and that is why I applied for the MantaWatch Internship Program. I’m looking forward to developing my marine science skills and knowledge, while contributing to manta ray conservation. I’m a member of OSEANIK scientific diving club and IMPACT (Independent Marine Protected Animal Community), and I hope my experience can be useful to the team.
