My Nonprofit Reviews

SI has been a key resource in many aspects for me as a marine biologist working with Antillean manatees in the Caribbean. As a student, for many of my projects, SI has provided access to specialized literature on Sirenians that I would not be able to find otherwise. In addition SI provides various resources for a more general public, for education and awareness purposes, that have been helpful to me for getting the message of conservation across to a broader audience. In 2006 I was an intern for Caryn working in the Manatees in Belize project in the Drowned Cayes Area for three months. This great opportunity provided the experience I needed to conduct my own field work on Antillean manatees in the Dominican Republic starting that same year, which has led to furthering my research and pursuing a doctoral degree at present. I have also received a small grant from SI for food supplies for a rescued orphan manatee in the Dominican Republic. SI has also been an incredibly valuable source for networking with other scientists and conservationists working with Sirenians around the world and has sponsored international workshops that promote cooperation. Since 2008 I have been a member of the Board of Directors of SI and believe that it fulfills a unique role as an NGO dedicated to the conservation of Sirenians and their habitat.

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