{"id":1712,"date":"2020-08-04T16:32:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T11:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/?page_id=1712"},"modified":"2020-10-23T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T08:38:41","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/frequently-asked-questions","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover is-full-height\" id=\"banner-263435863\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-990600480\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x5 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div 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clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1678533675 {\n  padding-top: 50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-11636401\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-11636401-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what_led_to_the_creation_of_oceanswell?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-11636401-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What led to the creation of Oceanswell?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-11636401-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-11636401-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p>Oceanswell was established to help conserve and protect the oceans with a specific focus on Sri Lanka, as well as to provide opportunities and help build capacity locally. The intention was to grow the field within the country and the region.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-557853512\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-557853512-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how_can_i_contact_dr_asha_de_vos?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-557853512-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How can I contact Dr Asha de Vos?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-557853512-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-557853512-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a student who wants to get into the field please send an email to <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@oceanswell.org\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline !important;\">info@oceanswell.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 3 specific questions. The more specific they are, the better the answers will be. If you would like to work with Dr. Asha on a documentary or speaking engagement, please email her agent Adrian Sington at <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:adrian@krugercowne.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline !important;\">adrian@krugercowne.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a copy to Dr Asha at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ashadevos@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline!important;\"><strong>ashadevos@gmail.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-437450725\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-437450725-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can_you_help_me_to_write_a_paper?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-437450725-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can you help me to write a paper?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-437450725-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-437450725-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we cannot help you write your paper we do have a list of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1CLFcYsO0RJ-qKbHrzN15uzPeyKFHdJXl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline !important;\">resources<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may help you with your writing and help you stay motivated. We hope this is helpful! Good luck and if you know of any other resources that have been helpful to you please do send them along. We love to share with our community (and a lot of people ask!)<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-635576367\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-635576367-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what\u2019s_your_advice_for_an_aspiring_marine_biologist?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-635576367-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What\u2019s your advice for an aspiring marine biologist?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-635576367-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-635576367-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are absolutely thrilled that you are considering a career in marine biology! We can promise you it\u2019s a lot of fun. Since this is a question we get asked a lot we have a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a6_BTu_bT5Q\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dr Asha de Vos which we think will help you get answers for most of your questions. After watching the video, if you still have questions, you can send us an email on <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@oceanswell.org\">info@oceanswell.org<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Please make sure these questions are specific. <\/span><b>Three <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions are usually gold! <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1026603248\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1026603248-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what_are_some_of_the_most_pressing_marine_conservation_issues_and_where_can_i_get_more_information_on_them?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1026603248-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are some of the most pressing marine conservation issues and where can I get more information on them?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1026603248-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1026603248-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a lot of marine conservation issues that everyone should know about. So many in fact\u00a0 that it\u2019s hard to list them all down here. If you are interested in learning about these issues and discussing them with other like-minded people then join us at our monthly <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/education-outreach\/marine-conservation-conversation-mcc\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\">Marine Conservation Conversations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sessions. For dates and other information regarding this event keep following our social media and check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;text-decoration:underline!important;\">Events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page on our site.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, you can look into different sources that discuss these issues like <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalgeographic.org\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> magazine and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smithsonian magazine<\/a><\/strong><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media is also a great place to find more information about these issues. Start by following conservationists, social media pages of organisations that are dedicated to conservation and also artists and writers that discuss conservation issues through their work. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2146462661\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2146462661-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are_there_any_opportunities_available_at_oceanswell?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2146462661-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are there any opportunities available at Oceanswell?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2146462661-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2146462661-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All opportunities available at Oceanswell will be advertised on our social media <strong>(<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/OceanswellOrg\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OceanswellOrg\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OceanswellOrg\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/oceanswellorg\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>)<\/strong> as well as on the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/job-opportunities\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\">opportunities<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page of our website. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1620257075\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1620257075-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what_is_\u2018parachute_science\u2019_and_why_is_it_important_to_bring_an_end_to_it?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1620257075-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is \u2018parachute science\u2019 and why is it important to bring an end to it?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1620257075-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1620257075-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Parachute science\u2019 is something that we discuss a lot at Oceanswell. It is the practice where researchers from developed countries come to countries like Sri Lanka, conduct research and leave without really contributing in any way to the capacity of those on the ground or infrastructure. You can find out more about \u2018parachute science\u2019 or \u2018colonial science\u2019 and the problems it causes by reading this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/the-problem-of-colonial-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;text-decoration:underline!important;\"><strong>OpEd<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published by Dr Asha on Scientific American. At Oceanswell, because we are acutely aware of this issue, when we collaborate with amazing researchers from across the world we insist on equal partnerships, and ensure that local researchers are leading the work. If you are keen on talking about a collaboration with this in mind, please do ping us!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2108221883\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2108221883-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how_can_i_collaborate_with_oceanswell?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2108221883-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How can I collaborate with Oceanswell?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2108221883-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2108221883-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a project in mind and you would like to partner with Oceanswell please send us an email on <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@oceanswell.org\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\">info@oceanswell.org<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a project proposal, available funding and duration of the project. This will help us consider all the elements and get back to you accordingly. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1604605380\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1604605380-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what_are_some_of_the_projects_that_oceanswell_is_currently_working_on?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1604605380-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are some of the projects that Oceanswell is currently working on?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1604605380-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1604605380-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find out about our ongoing and past projects by clicking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanswell.org\/what-we-do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;text-decoration:underline!important;\"><strong>here<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3725093658\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3725093658-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what_are_some_of_the_ways_i_can_support_oceanswell?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3725093658-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are some of the ways I can support Oceanswell?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3725093658-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3725093658-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are big believers that everyone can take part in marine conservation and science. We definitely need everyone\u2019s support if we are to tackle critical issues in marine conservation. These are a few ways that you can help Oceanswell:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our work is conducted using grants and donations that we get from generous people like you. If you are in a position to make a contribution, no matter the size, do email us on <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@oceanswell.org\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\">info@oceanswell.org<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and we can send you the details on how to move forward. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can help by contributing to our photo-identification database of whales. Your photos can contribute a lot to our ongoing studies which will ultimately help us estimate population sizes, and who likes to visit our waters. Email your photos to <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@oceanswell.org\" style=\"text-decoration:underline!important;\">info@oceanswell.org<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the subject: Photo-identification and [Species name]. Please also make sure to include information on the photographer\u2019s name, the date the photo was taken and location of where it was taken. We need to add all this data in our database so that we give the right people credit when necessary. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also contribute by doing your part for the environment and our oceans. You can reduce single use plastics, look for products that are sustainably produced as a consumer and try to create awareness of important marine conservation issues among your communities. 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