Trustees & advisers

Adviser

Ben has worked with Blue Ventures since 2007, providing support on organisational strategy and development.

Adviser

Prof. Charles Sheppard is based at the Dept. of Biological Sciences, Warwick University.

Adviser

Charlie advises BV on protected area management and terrestrial biodiversity

Fisheries policy adviser

Frederic has worked in close collaboration with Blue Ventures for 2 years.

Chair of Trustees

Jonathan has a wealth of experience within the not-for-profit sector.

Scientific adviser

Kirsten is based at the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawaii 

Adviser

Originally a zoologist, Kit joined Blue Ventures as Dive Manager in 2004/5.

Trustee

Matt has taken part in Indian Ocean projects since the turn of the century.

Trustee and Medical Adviser

Rob has had a fondness for the ocean since he was a small child.

Adviser

Dr. Sam Purkis is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University

Adviser

Dr Simon Harding is an experienced marine conservation biologist who has worked in a range of marine research, conservation and fisheries posts over the last 20 years in both tropical and temperate regions.

Trustee

Tara’s interest is in community-based techniques for the sustainable management of marine resources.

Scientific adviser

Dr. Oliver carried out research with Blue Ventures on the effects of temporary fishery closures on the Vezo people of Madagascar

Medical Director

Exeter, UK

Dr Vik Mohan is a GP in Exeter and director of Blue Ventures' community health programme