Project Director: Stephen Lyon
Stephen founded the Pacific Islands Conservation
Initiative to help communities better understand and conserve
their environment. The Aitutaki Lagoon Monitoring Project
lies at the heart of this intent, combining the facets of
sustainable tourism, environmental research, diving, snorkelling
and adventure to deliver information not previously available
to the Aitutaki Island Council while providing a unique and
wonderful experience for the projects participants.
Science Officer: Tina Weier
Tina was born in Florida and grew up spending the majority
of her time near the water. At the age of 12 she was certified
as a PADI Jr. Open Water Diver and immediately fell in love
with the ocean and it’s inhabitants. She went on to
earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science
from Florida State University and a Master’s degree
in Marine Environmental Biology from the University of Southern
California.
Through the previous 10 years, Tina has explored many facets
of marine science work ranging from studies to develop water
quality indicator species in Tanzania to teaching marine science
programs aboard the Tallship American Pride. Tina is excited
to combine her dual passions of teaching and marine science
research in order to achieve the conservation goals of the
Aitutaki Lagoon Monitoring Project.
Expedition Leader: To be recruited
We are looking for a suitably qualified
and experienced dive master or instructor with proven outdoor
leadership experience to work alongside the science officer
to deliver a meaningful and engaging experience for our volunteers.
The ideal person will be a self starter,
able to get on with a variety of people, be happy in a leadership
and role and capable of making desicions under pressure.
To apply for this position please email
stephen@picionline.org
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