Alumni of the University of Essex matchfunded £1,000
By
Martyn Jakins-Pollard
Indonesia
I am trying to raise money to complete a field trip to Hoga Island, Indonesia. Here I will be able to get involved with learning practical skills revolving around reef conservation and management.
Many of the worlds coral reefs are highly threatened and these skills are essential to contributing to the protection and preservation of many critical ocean ecosystems.
I am currently studying for an MSc in Tropical Marine Biology at Essex.
In the last couple of years I have become more interested in marine conservation. Through this I have decided to drastically alter my career plans in order to try and help conserve what is currently left of our marine environment!
- More than 25% of all marine fish are found on the coral reefs that occupy just 1% of our oceans.
- More than 60% of the worlds reefs are threatened by human impacts.
- 2014-2016 was the largest coral bleaching event ever recorded.
- Climate change and other factors are changing the environment quicker than organism can cope.
As reefs die at an alarming rate, we are facing a future where more and more reefs look like this:
Unless we act now, we will reach a point where there is nothing left.
As more of these reefs become damaged and at risk, we will also lose diversity of organisms in the oceans. My goal is to gain as much training and experience as possible to enable me to actively contribute to the conservation and protection of coral reefs.
This project will enable me to gain further experience diving in a scientific context, working with local communities to discuss better ways to manage resources and to learn to complete environmental impact assessments. On Hoga Island (Wakatobi Marine Park) there is a marine research facility where I will be able to undertake training and further research on Wakatobi reefs.
By supporting me, you are also supporting the future of coral reefs.
Travel Expenses - £1200
Accommodation - £900
Full Dive Equipment - £650
Other expenses including laptop insurance, dive medical and general supplies - £250
Total - £3000
Minimum target: If I reach my minimum target all money will go towards the accommodation and flight expenses and I will do my best to fund anything else I can on top.
Maximum Target: If I receive any further funds, these will go towards buying dive equipment and other supplies to travel with. By purchasing dive gear I can save a lot of money on renting as this is something I will be using regularly this year and hopefully the rest of my life!
Over and above: Any further funds I receive will go towards improving rewards and buying better quality provisions and equipment to make sure they are suitable for the environment.
As a lover of photography I look forward to taking as many pictures as possible and hopefully providing some donors with some. Further to this, if I raise extra funds I will look to improving the rewards I have provided.
Any donations would be a great help and the more I can raise, the more focussed I can be on maximising the experience!
Even if you are unable to donate it would be greatly appreciated if you could spread the word, so feel free to follow me on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martyn.pollard.3
Instagram: martynjakins
Twitter: @martynjakins
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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As a thank you, you will receive a shout out on social media!
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Estimated delivery: 1 March 2017
Thank you very much for your help- I would like to offer you a personal thank you card with information of my trip when I get back!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2017
Thanks so much! You will get copies of any photos I take whilst away emailed to you and a personal thank you card with information of my trip when I get back.
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2017
Your donation is greatly appreciated, and you will receive; a gift from Indonesia, copies of any photos I take whilst away emailed to you and a personal thank you card with information of my trip when I get back!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2017
Wow! Thank you so much! You will receive a souvenir from Indonesia and printed copies of all photos that I have taken whilst abroad.
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2017
Your generosity is amazing! You will be sent a framed photograph of your choice from any that I have taken in Indonesia, as a thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2017
Amazing! Thank you so much for your kind donation! You will receive a framed photograph from my trip abroad and I will present information on the trip to an audience of your choice.
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2017