Have you ever considered working as a birder for the government on an isolated little island in the sub-Antarctic? Well, if so, read more about what it entails to be an Oceans and Coastal Management Birder on Marion Island as described by Oyena Masiko and Sean Morar, who recently completed an overwintering expedition of 13.5 months on Marion Island. Elena Reljic and Laurie Johnson, who are currently on the island, also share their experiences…

Click on the link for the full article…OC Birders

Published by Liezl E. Pretorius

I am a qualified veterinarian with a passion for conservation and research, especially related to marine animals (mammals and seabirds) and the environment in which they find themselves. I have spent 2 overwintering expeditions on Marion Island as part of the M71 (2014-2015) and M75 (2018 -2019) teams, working as a sealer for the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (University of Pretoria). I am currently busy with an MSc in Zoology and had the privilege of visiting Marion Island again for the relief periods in 2016 and 2017, as well as Gough Island in 2016 for my research project. I hope to play an active role in research and conservation aspects within the marine sphere, particularly related to Marion Island.

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