Asiem giving a lecture on coral reefs in his role as a Blue Ventures Science Manager in Timor-Leste · William Schrier / Blue Ventures
One of the world’s best kept secrets, the country of Timor-Leste has recently begun to attract global attention due its remarkable marine treasures.
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Timor-Leste is located in the Coral Triangle, known as Earth’s most biodiverse tropical marine region · Cristina Mittermeier
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A pod of dwarf spinner dolphins showing off their agility off the coast of Timor-Leste · William Schrier / Blue Ventures
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Asiem’s work includes supporting the first coral reef monitoring program in Timor-Leste operated by local divers · Ryan Lewis / Blue Ventures
The people of Timor-Leste have a strong connection with the seas around them, and in my experience, I have found them to be highly committed to conserving this wealth of biodiversity.
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The sun rising over Beloi Beach, Atauro Island, where the day starts early · Christina Saylor / Blue Ventures