Alphonse
From left to right: Christopher Narty, Kaeleah Andrew and Jack Coupland
Conservation OfficerJack CouplandFor much of the last 10 years, Jack has worked on the East African coast, gaining a wide range of experience working on terrestrial, marine and social projects. Prior to joining ICS, he spent over a year working in the Seychelles, conducting baseline assessments of coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves and is loving the diversity that Alphonse has to offer. |
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Kaeleah AndrewKaeleah is a Zoology MSc graduate from South Africa with a background in endangered species conservation and behavioral ecology of large African predators. The Seychelles has inspired an appreciation for the importance of conserving the terrestrial and marine environment of these delicate island ecosystems and the endangered species that rely on them. Before arriving on Alphonse, Kaeleah ran the conservation programme on North Island, Seychelles and was responsible for all aspects of island conservation, long-term monitoring, biosecurity measures and volunteer & staff management. As Assistant Conservation Officer for the Alphonse group, she will be assisting with long-term monitoring and conservation of the abundant marine life, birds and other endangered species and with the exciting research projects carried out in this unique and beautiful atoll.
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Senior Conservation RangerChristopher NartyChris (also known as Topher) is Seychellois. He attended the Maritime Training Centre (MTC) on Mahé in 2000 to 2002. As part of his training he worked for 6 months on the IDC supply vessels visiting the outer islands of the Seychelles. Whilst at MTC he also completed his PADI Divemaster training, following which he went to work as a Divemaster on Alphonse Island for two years. He continued to gain experience of the waters surrounding the Seychelles by working as a dive guide on liveaboard vessels in the outer islands and as a kayaking guide around Praslin and La Digue. His love of the natural world has grown through these experiences and he is happy to be using his keen eye for wildlife and excellent knowledge of Seychelles flora and fauna in his role as Conservation Ranger with ICS Alphonse. Topher’s current interests include fisheries and sustainability. |
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Aride
Reserve ManagerAnthony BentleyHailing from the United Kingdom, Anthony has over ten years’ experience in working in conservation for a number of NGO’s. Most notably, Anthony worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). He has a passion for photography. He also loves spending time in nature and has great interest in birds. |
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Assistant Conservation OfficerEmma CottonEmma is from the UK and has several years of experience working in conservation. Having gained a BSc in Zoology, she has developed a passion for island conservation; working within the Indian Ocean for the past few years including Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius. She has a keen interest in island restoration and birds. She enjoys all things nature. |
Science Officer - ProjectAnnie SimonsAnnie has been working in the field of conservation for several years. After time with the RSPB in the UK she moved to Malta to train in the environmental education before working as a warder for BirdLife Malta. She enjoys hands on conservation carrying out bird ringing, bird rehabilitation and monitoring. |
Other Staff
Conservation Ranger - Steve Esther
Conservation Ranger - Julio Confiance
Operations and Maintenance Officer - Jean-Claude Camille
General assistant- Laurette Asba
Handyman - Stefan Antoine
Conservation Ranger - Julio Confiance
Operations and Maintenance Officer - Jean-Claude Camille
General assistant- Laurette Asba
Handyman - Stefan Antoine
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Desroches
From left to right: James Wareing (Assistant Conservation Officer) and Elisabeth Hein (Conservation Officer).
Conservation OfficerElisabeth HeinElisabeth (Lisa) is from Germany, holding a post-graduate degree in Nature Conservation & Landscape Planning. Her journey with the ICS began as a volunteer on Aride Island in 2019, where she fell in love with the unique biodiversity of the Seychelles. Last year, she worked in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea with a conservation organisation, focusing on the protection of critically endangered tree kangaroos. Now, she has joined the ICS team on Desroches, marking her first experience in the Outer Island of the Seychelles. Lisa has a special love for birds and plants, and she enjoys drawing the wildlife she encounters in her free time. Her passion for making a positive environmental impact and her dedication to conservation drive her commitment to safeguarding the unique ecosystems of Desroches. |
Assistant Conservation OfficerJames WareingJames joins us from England and has taken a rather unconventional route towards a career in conservation, having started his working life as a lawyer. For swapping suits for sandals, he has Seychelles to thank as his passion for wildlife and conservation was sparked by volunteering for five months on Aride Island in 2019. Ever since, he has been desperate to come back. Having been inspired to make such a significant career and lifestyle change, he hopes to use his experience to inspire more people to appreciate and look after Seychelles’ exceptional ecosystems. Since Aride he has gained practical experience in Papua New Guinea, where he worked on a community conservation project and at bird observatories in Denmark sitting watching birds in the snow. He is very grateful for the return to a warmer climate! Whether working or not, he can usually be found with binoculars and camera close by, keenly recording anything that lives (especially birds and insects). |
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Silhouette
Assistant Conservation OfficerElliot FrostElliot is a wildlife conservationist from England, with a BSc in Ecology & Wildlife Conservation. He grew up in rural Turkey, where his passion for exotic wildlife was ignited. After years of work and studies he eventually developed this interest into a full-time career, dedicated to the research and protection of the wildlife he loves. His practical experience ranges from combatting illegal wildlife trade at the European border, to captive management of species for both rehabilitation, education and head starting as part of targeted release programs. This vital work spans four countries, three of which in the tropics of Central America and the Indian Ocean. This diversity of location brought with it a range of focal species, from crocodiles and sloths to Britain’s rarest reptiles and hand-rearing the rapidly declining, Eurasian Curlew closer to home. Today, Elliot is committed to the research, monitoring and management of Silhouette Island’s biodiversity, to safeguard its wealth of endemic and endangered species for future generations. Senior Conservation RangerVacant Post |
Assistant Conservation OfficerBernice BrandsBernice is from the Netherlands, and she has a great interest in the tropics. She has a BSC and MSC in ecology and after trying out the education field, she decided that her heart lies with conservation. She loves the wildlife in the Seychelles and has previously worked on Fregate and Cousin Island. This is her first time on an outer island, and she is determined to improve the islands ecosystem and is eager to get involved in the marine projects. Conservation RangerNick CamilleNick Camille enrolled with ICS as a conservation ranger on Silhouette Island as this is an island that he is very familiar with. Nick enjoys island life and has embraced the opportunity to contribute to preserving our planet's biodiversity. Nick states that "this chapter of [my] career is not just a job; it's a purpose-driven adventure dedicated to nurturing and protecting the delicate balance of our Seychelles ecosystems." Assistant Conservation Ranger |