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Charmaine Elliot used to work as a consultant/paralegal in many fields over the years until November 2021 when due to Medical Issues she was advised by her doctor to change her lifestyles. In 2012 her partner Kimmit Harvey and her during a lunch break decided to explore and he took her to a place where his grandfather took him as a young boy.That place is now known as Kimcha Village Bird Sanctuary. On the arrival of the area it was abandon and use as a garbage site due to the destruction of previous sand mining. Birds were dying and smelling due to the many vehicles that were dumped into the holds which were dug during sandmining and not fill up. These holds were now being replenish with salt water from underground. Kimcha Village Bird Sanctuary is Charmaines and Kimmits home that they share not just with tourist but with everyone. They say “come as Visitors, Leave as Family!” and host many programs to educate their communities and also to learn more from their seniors.



02:50 Introducing our guest

05:30 What is Sargassum to Charmaine

08:13 How much Sargassum is arriving and how are they utilizing it

09:45 Some instructions to our listeners on how to do coast line farming with Sargassum

14:53 Is Sargassum ever a nuisance to you?

16:05 What makes Charmine and Kimmit decide to acquire this property and what did they turn it from a dump pit wasteland into a beautiful, thriving bird sanctuary?

20:20 Seniors lunch every month to take care and enjoy the sanctuary as a wish of her mothers memory

25:18 The guns down, sails up program, what it is?

28:05 What Charmaine like most about living off grid?

31:44 Thoughts on the episode from Jenna and Fran



The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.



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Facebook https://es-la.facebook.com/Kimchavillage/



Website:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g23016315-d22999455-Reviews-Kimcha_Village_Bird_Sanctuary-Wheeland_Providenciales_Turks_and_Caicos.html

Christine Jimenez-Mariani est ex-navigatrice, est depuis toujours sensible aux problèmes environnementaux et à la pollution marine. Résidant depuis 2013 sur la Riviera Maya au Mexique, elle a régulièrement les pieds dans les sargasses. En 2015, afin d’obtenir des infos à la source du savoir, elle contacte le Ph. D. Brian Lapointe, depuis plus de 40 ans spécialiste des algues à la Florida Atlantic University. Celui-ci explique que le phénomène ne fait que commencer, si rien n’est fait, une catastrophe est en route avec de graves conséquences pour plusieurs années. Volontaire et active dans cette lutte, Christine participe aux conférences. En 2018, elle crée Sargassum Monitoring®, localisant les sargasses sur une carte qui couvre plus de 30 pays. Sa totale implication et les données qu’elle cumule lui offre le privilège de participer à toutes les « mesa de trabajo - sargazo» (réunion de travail-sargasses) de Cancun à Tulum. Avec presque 10 ans d’expérience indépendante, c’est d’une main experte et bénévole qu’elle fait le tri des informations avant de les partager avec ses conseils sur tous les réseaux sociaux et lors d’interviews.

4’28 : la sargasse pour Christine, à la fois une catégorie d’algues et un « paradoxe, créé par la nature et contre lequel on doit lutter »
5’11 : genèse du Sargassum monitoring par les demandes d’informations du public sur les réseaux sociaux
8’30 : évolution de la carte et du type de public intéressé : touristes, scientifiques, organismes publics, hôteliers, journalistes
11’13 : collecte, sélection et partage des données (photographies et vidéos)
21’01 : liens avec le public et gestion des réseaux sociaux
23’49 : veille et mise à jour de la carte
26’05 : nécessité de constitution d’une équipe sur ce phénomène international
32’50 : évolution du phénomène en mer et sur le littoral
35’50 : expériences de vie au bénéfice de l’appropriation et diffusion de la culture scientifique
44’15 : debriefing

The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyju8DimErispkC2s3SNMA/featured

Website:
https://sargassummonitoring.com/

Join us as we explore the world of recycling and environmental management in the British Virgin Islands with Julie Swartz, managing director of Green & Clean VI, Ltd. Discover how Julie's company is addressing the impact of Sargassum seaweed, from its economic and environmental effects to innovative solutions like using worms for decomposition. Gain insights into ongoing studies, educational outreach, and the quest for sustainable practices in the face of environmental challenges.

 

2:35 Introducing our guest

3:10 What Sargassum means to Julie

4:11 how Julie start working with Sargassum

10:30 How are the British Virgin Islands impacted by Sargassum?

13:30 Thoughts about the studies with Sargassum

14:55 What is done in the BVIs to manage the Sargassum?

15:15 How Sargassum is afecting the economy and the environment in the BVIs

20:55 Explain how she found a worm in decomposing Sargassum

22:20 The beginnings of a full investigation using worms for decomposing Sargassum

26:05 Her experience in the Sargassum champions course

29:50 How Julie incorporate sargassum knowledge working with 12 grades

35:45 Thoughts on the episode from Jenna and Fran

 

The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.

 

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/recyclingbvi/

In this episode we interview Leslie Hickerson and Fleur Hermanides. Leslie is a St. Maarten native In this episode we interview Leslie
Hickerson and Fleur Hermanides. Leslie is a St. Maarten native with a degree in sustainable tourism. Leslie's journey began as a volunteer with the Nature Foundation, tagging sea turtles and sharks and leading educational programmes. Now, as the Foundation's manager, she's been making waves and shaping the island's sustainable tourism landscape for over three years. Fleur has a Masters in Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience. Fleur served as a Senior Policy Advisor for Environment & Hygiene on Sint Maarten and has organised the island's largest volunteer event, SXM DOET, for nine years. As President of EPIC (Environmental Protection in the Caribbean Foundation), in existence since 2001, she continues to champion environmental education, research and conservation efforts. Tune in for a deep dive into her powerful stories and contributions!

 

2:08 Introducing our hosts

4:35 What Sargassum means to Fleur

5:20 What Sargassum means to Leslie

7:00 The impact of Sargassum in St Maarten

8:00 Initiatives of the Skateholders in the management of Sargassum

10:35 How Sargassum wrecks may affect female sea turtles

15:10 The role of the Nature Foundation

15:40 The process of sargassum removal

19:37 What are SXM DOET and Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben and how do they relate to Sargassum?

24:40 Climate CleanUp research and the importance of understanding more about Sargassum

27:20 Experiences and learning from the Sargassum Champions Course to Fleur

28:55 Experiences and learning from the Sargassum Champions Course to Leslie

30:10 The anniversary of SXM DOET and the next steps

32:20 Opportunities for collaboration

37:00 Thoughts on the episode from Jenna and Evelyn

 

 

The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.

 

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Links:

Linkedin

Leslie Hickerson https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hickerson-4b0b9014/

Fleur Hermanides https://www.linkedin.com/in/fmhermanides/

 

Website:

https://naturefoundationsxm.org/

 

https://epicislands.org/

En este episodio, presentamos a Isaac, un joven científico panameño que, a los 16 años, destacó en la feria científica con su proyecto sobre "Algas marinas contra enfermedades". Y también tenemos la presencia de su mentora Noemí, bióloga y botánica, ganadora del Concurso Our Ocean Panamá 2023, investigadora de algas marinas y líder de proyectos premiados en la Feria Nacional del Ingenio Juvenil. se plantea la posibilidad de que la información compartida tenga un valor significativo para las personas de los Territorios Caribeños de Ultramar (OCT) en el ámbito de la salud. Se exploran perspectivas que podrían exponer aplicaciones potenciales relacionadas con la lucha contra enfermedades. Dos mentes brillantes, dos perspectivas científicas, ¡no te pierdas esta fascinante conversación!

5:22 Introduciendo a los invitados
7:45 Que es el Sargazo para Noemi
8:15 Que es el Sargazo para Isaac
9:50 Situación actual de la llegada de Sargazo a Panamá
10:35 Falta de monitoreo y acciones ante el Sargazo en Panamá
12:22 Como inicia el interés en el estudio de las algas marinas para Isaac
16:10 Potencial farmacéutico de las algas marinas y como pueden ayudar en la salud pública del país
20:10 Proceso de recolección del sargazo
25:11 Cultivos para extracción de compuestos de Sargazo para potencial cura de malaria, cáncer y otras enfermedades
29:15 Retos de la investigación
33:35 cómo Isaac imagina que estos descubrimientos podrían influir en el tratamiento de enfermedades como el cáncer y malaria
37:15 Cómo visualizan la aplicación de los resultados actuales y que hay para el futuro
41:00 Beneficios del Sargassum para la salud en el Territorios Caribeños de Ultramar (OCT)
49:25 últimos comentarios de Zara, Evelyn y Pao


El Sargassum Podcast es posible gracias a la financiación del Programa de Resiliencia, Energía Sostenible y Biodiversidad Marina (RESEMBID). Financiado por el 11º Programa Regional de los Países y Territorios de Ultramar del Caribe del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo (FED), RESEMBID está siendo implementado por Expertise France, siendo los principales interesados los 12 Países y Territorios de Ultramar del Caribe.

Links relevantes:

Link del póster researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375491420_Algas_marinas_contra_enfermedades

Instagram: @algaepty

In this episode, Gennike Mayers, chief interpreter for Interpreting Your Needs and co-founder of Geli Pedi Ltd, takes us on a journey into the world of Sargassum spa products. From its importance to her, its impact on Tobago and its benefits in cosmetics, Gennike covers key aspects. The discussion includes concerns about heavy metals, its taste, the production process and recommendations for use. Tune in for a brief but insightful exploration of environmental entrepreneurship and the unique qualities of Sargassum.

 

4:27 Introducing our guest Gennike

5:15 What Sargassum means to Gennike

6:20 How Sargassum affects Tobago

8:15 Benefits of Sargassum for cosmetics

11:10 The possibility of heavy metals in Sargassum used for cosmetics

15:05 What about arsenic

16:09 The taste of Sargassum

22:40 What about the production process

30:05 Recommendation for people to use sargassum

33:45 Negotiations, dealing with people

41:17 How to be a woman in business

51:50 Final thoughts from Fran and Evelyn

 

 

Relevant links

 

https://plantingseedscaribbean.com/search?q=spargassum

 

 

LinkedIn:

(33) Gennike (GeM👑) Mayers | LinkedIn

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/howell1banker2importer3publish/

 

FB: @Spargassum

Instagram: @Spargassum

 

The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.