Great lunch today with 3 visiting marine scientists in Timor-Leste to conduct research. There’s been growing interest and energy towards discovering what Timor-Leste’s ocean has to offer, and more support from international experts to assist the country with much-needed research and data.

Happy World Whale Day! 🩵🐋

Counting my blessings to be based in Timor-Leste, a cetacean hotspot where at least 1/3rd of the world’s cetacean species can be encountered as either resident or migratory populations 🥰🇹🇱

#worldwhaleday #whalesoftimorleste #timorleste

(Photograph by Andy Mann)

Study Saturday. Settled myself at the Safety Stop cafe to focus on some outstanding Ocean Governance studying & presentation prep. Quick break comes in the form of saying hello here on Bluesky! Finally made the leap from X. Time to find follows and followers 👀