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International Jaguar Day: Saving the Spots!

Jaguars are the majestic, big cats of the Americas! November 29th is International Jaguar Day, created to raise awareness of the increased threats faced by these iconic wild cats and to highlight critical conservation efforts. Developed in March 2018 at the United Nation’s Headquarters for the Jaguar 2030 Forum, International Jaguar Day also serves to […]

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Biologists Vital to Marine Research

Tejay Anderson has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Guyana. He is a member of EMC’s Marine Team and is involved in baseline studies. I studied biology because I have always found life’s complexity, diversity, and scale fascinating at a fundamental level—the basic condition of consciousness and all the accompanying survival […]

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Efficient Coordination is Vital to Project Implementation

Aletha Jewanram is an Administrative Officer at EMC and provides vital support to the marine team. As an Administrative Officer, my job is to ensure that the office functions efficiently and collectively and the marine team’s day-to-day operations run smoothly. This can involve everything from field trip logistics, data entry, budgeting, reporting, and filing, to […]

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Field Work Provides Different Perspectives on Conservation

Sonia Wilfred is an Environmental Officer at EMC. Sonia has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (specializing in Zoology) from the University of Guyana and is passionate about animals of all shapes, colours, and sizes, from small insects and birds to large mammals. I am part of the Marine Team at EMC. I contribute […]

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Sustainable Tourism Promotes Conservation

November is Tourism Awareness Month in Guyana. One of its primary objectives is to raise awareness of Guyana as a leading eco-tourism destination. This year’s theme, ‘All Sectors, One Tourism,’ highlights how tourism encompasses economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sectors. Tourists are drawn to Guyana because of its rich biodiversity, unique landscapes, and diverse culture. Sustainable […]

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