Alphonse Island

Conservation Officer

Vacant

Assistant Conservation Officer

Vacant

Senior Conservation Ranger

Christopher Narty

Chris (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.
Ile Aride

Reserve Manager

Vacant

Conservation Officer

Emma Cotton

Emma 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. 

Assistant Conservation Officer

Maria Daniella Aza

Hailing from Mauritius, Maria Daniella holds a Bsc in Biology. She is also a graduated fellow from the Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership Management Fellowship (cohort 2023), with the African Wildlife Foundation, which included  an internship at Ebony Forest in Mauritius.  She has previously worked for over 2 years as a Passerine Conservation Biologist  based on Ile aux Aigrettes with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, where she was mainly involved in the monitoring of the Mauritius Fody and the Olive-White eye bird’s population. 
She also worked as the Conservation Leader at Casela Nature Parks for more than 2 years, where she led education programs on biodiversity protection for school and tourists through guided tours and workshops, as well as developing capacity building for staff through training and mentorship programs.
Sharing her passion for unique wildlife has been something that she has always cherished. With her friends, she also developed an awareness campaign on biodiversity concepts via a Mountain Peak Challenge called ‘Rando dans LEO( les-hauts)’ and led several clean up campaigns as a member of the LEO Club.

Other Staff

Conservation Ranger - Steve Esther
Conservation Ranger - Julio Confiance
Operations and Maintenance Officer - Jean-Claude Camille
General assistant- Laurette Asba
Handyman - Stephann Antoine
Astove

Conservation Officer

Vacant Post

Assistant Conservation Officer

Vacant Post
Desroches Island
From left to right:  James Wareing (Assistant Conservation Officer) and Elisabeth Hein (Conservation Officer).  ​

Conservation Officer

Elisabeth Hein 

Elisabeth (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 Officer

James Wareing​

James 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). 

Conservation Ranger

Naila Vidot

Naila joins ICS following a two-year course in fisheries science and technology at the Seychelles Maritime Academy. In her first year at the academy, she completed a two-month work-based attachment with the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority in the Ste. Anne Marine National Park, where her daily responsibilities included patrolling and monitoring. Her appointment on Desroches is her first job away from home. She hopes this experience will allow her to gain a first-hand understanding of the awe-inspiring nature and the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit our islands.
Farquhar Atoll
From left to right:  Ruud Joseph (Conservation Ranger / Skipper), Candice Jade Parkes (Conservation Officer)and Romain Allemann (Assistant Conservation Officer).

Conservation Officer

​Candice Jade Parkes

​Candice was born and raised in a coastal town of South Africa, igniting a deep love for the ocean since a young age. Having always had a fondness for nature, she pursued her passion and studied a BSc in Conservation Ecology & Entomology.
After graduating and backpacking for 4 years, she found herself redrawn to the wildness of the ocean and gained her MSc in Marine Biology in Portugal.
​Her thesis focused on shark behaviours, and it was during this time that her love for diving was ignited and she went on to complete her PADI dive master and GUE scientific diving courses.
She later co-managed Sharklife Center, an NGO focused on using non-invasive methods to study elasmobranchs. Her life has forever revolved around conservation and she uses her passion for freediving and underwater photography to increase awareness and inspire hope into others.
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Senior Conservation Ranger

Romain Allemann

​From the mountain to the sea, Romain arrived from Switzerland as a volunteer on Aride island over a decade ago. Since then, the inherent beauty of this island played a significant role in his life.  The unique ecosystems and moments spent in the solitude of nature on Aride reinforced his commitment in the pursuit of conservation. He later graduated in Switzerland as an engineer in ecosystem restoration and nature conservation.
Before joining ICS on Farquhar, Romain spent two years in South Africa, where he co-managed an NGO called Sharklife Conservation Group and worked as a Marine Research Coordinator. The research primarily focused on monitoring and studying elasmobranchs within a Marine protected Area.
Romain loves any sort of adventure, whether it´s scaling mountains by rock climbing or freediving into the depths of the ocean, he always finds a unique way to experience the raw nature of the world. 
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Conservation Ranger / Skipper 
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Ruud Joseph 

​Ruud Joseph is a Seychellois who is part of the new team on Farquhar to support the research and conservation efforts. Ruud is an experienced skipper who has driven boats since he was a kid. Certified as a PADI Rescue diver, he has also had the privilege to explore the ocean through scuba diving. In the past, he worked as a sea cucumber collector where he was diving daily.  
More recently, Ruud was based on Cousin Island for 3 years where he worked as a boat man and tour guide, and also assisted in the different monitoring and conservation work. With ICS, Ruud hopes to acquire more skills and knowledge to contribute towards the conservation and protection of the unique ecosystems of the Seychelles.
Ile Plate

Conservation Officer

Diary Mbolamahefa Rakotondrazara

With a master's in environmental sciences and mineral chemistry, Diary has worked in conservation and protected areas for over seven years. Her passion for protecting natural resources, plants and animals has taken her to various places in the Indian Ocean. Before joining ICS, she worked with DURRELL Mauritius and Mauritian Wildlife Foundation as a Biologist on Round Island and Ile aux Aigrettes under the Mauritian Island Restauration Internship Program, for one year. She had previously worked as Program Manager in a protected area "TSINGY BEANKA" which is managed by Biodiversity Conservation Madagascar under the guidance of Bioculture Mauritius. She was also the Head of the Training and Research Department, in the protected area "KIRINDY FOREST" in the Western part of Madagascar and had followed different training including one organized by DURRELL Mauritius, Mauritian Wildlife Foundation and CEPF Tany Meva under the "Regional capacity building program on biodiversity conservation and monitoring" in 2019.

Assistant Conservation Officer

Cedric Andriamananarivo ​

Cedric Andriamananarivo is a forestry engineer with a strong passion for nature conservation and ecological restoration. His professional journey has taken him through various projects focused on ecological restoration, sustainable forest management, and biodiversity preservation.

​With solid technical expertise and a deep commitment to protecting ecosystems, he actively contributes to local and regional initiatives aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and promoting sustainable practices.
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Today, in his new position, he applies his knowledge in biodiversity conservation and applied ecology to support concrete, impactful actions in favor of nature.

Conservation Ranger cum Sharpshooter/ Eradicator​

Jules Steven Charles 

Jules Steven Charles joined the Island Conservation Society (ICS) after spending time on the Outer Islands of Seychelles. For the first four months, he was stationed on Aride as a Conservation Ranger, and since March 2025, he has started working as a Sharpshooter/Eradicator on the new conservation centre on Ile Plate.
Previously, Jules served six years in the army and eight years in the Police as an Intervention Officer and an Elite Officer. During his training, he has done several courses, including a training with the French group Gendarmerie. Since joining ICS, he has used his army experience and use of firearms to assist in eradicating and controlling the population of introduced species such as cats and chickens. During his time on Ile Plate, Jules, who is an experienced fisherman and fishing guide, will also assist the team in fish and other marine species identification. Jules says he loves nature and will do his utmost to remove invasive species that may cause harm to such a pristine environment. 
Silhouette Island

Conservation Officer

Terence Mahoune


​​Terence's interests in environment and conservation started in his youth when he became involved with a group of ‘nature lovers’ who often organised hikes, camps and field visits to the inner islands. This has been influential as well as inspirational and has greatly contributed to me choosing this career path. His career in conservation started as a Park Ranger with the Seychelles Marine Parks Authority (MPA), where I got most of my basic practical training. In addition, the Shoals of Capricorn offered diving courses for park rangers and practical workshops involving underwater survey techniques, coral identification, coral monitoring, coral reef health assessment and fish identification. Terence took full advantage of these opportunities. 
n 2007, he went to South Africa to follow a BSc in Environmental science, at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. Terence's journey in conservation has since then been a fascinating one. He has worked in many islands of Seychelles, including Aldabra, and has acquired knowledge in various fields, including zoology, botany, ornithology and marine science. Terence is also fond of birding, especially migratory birds and waders that visit the country yearly.

Conservation Ranger

Paul Roucou

Paul Roucou (also known as Poya) is one of the newest member of the Silhouette ICS Conservation team. After his former employment with CCCL as a team leader/foreman, Paul decided to pursue a career in nature conservation, driven by his passion for the marine environment especially the study of fishes.
​Paul attended the Seychelles Maritime Training Centre for two years and obtain a certificate in fishing technology. He hopes this new career opportunity will allow him to be exposed to various wildlife moments and gain a first-hand understanding of the natural environment and to embrace the value and importance of protecting the diverse flora and fauna that inhabits our islands.

Assistant Conservation Officer

Rico Payet


Rico has a strong background in both marine and terrestrial conservation. Over the past three years, he has dedicated himself to protecting and preserving the natural environment of Seychelles. He holds a Level 6 qualification from Kent University under DICE (Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology). He enjoys diving and various other outdoor activities, which reflects his deep passion for nature and the great outdoors.
His conservation journey started in his early adolescence when he developed a passion for diving, which sparked a fascination with the ecological functions of nature. This was further strengthened after he completed a two-year course in fisheries science, which broadened his understanding of many aspects of conservation. Having observed the current state of our environment, he recognized the importance of research to deepen our understanding of what was going on around us. Rico worked on Frigate Island, which boasts an incredible amount of biodiversity, and later on moved to Praslin, where he focused exclusively on terrestrial research, including the control of invasive species in the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
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Asst. Conservation Ranger

Yudra Oreddy

Yudra Oreddy is the youngest member to join the Silhouette ICS conservation team in November 2024.
Her interest in nature conservation started at a young age, through her participation in the local wildlife club activities. Yudra attended the Seychelles Maritime Academy in 2023 and as part of her training she completed a five-month work attachment at Curieuse Marine National Park with the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA).
​Yudra hopes to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute towards the protection and safeguarding of Seychelles natural heritage.