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A Life in Fresh Water--River Conservation and Biodiversity

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Steve Lockett’s recent discussion at the Rotana Saadiyat Resort and Villas, “A Life in Fresh Water,” illustrated perfectly the knot of problems--each overwhelming in its own right--that confront conservation projects around the world. However, he was extremely positive in his outlook, calling on scientists of all ages to get involved in conservation and make a difference. Steve with a friend Steve is a case in point, having only become an ‘ official ’ scientist long after he left school at 16 to follow a 30-year career in music. A life-long love of fishing drew him to photojournalism in river and fishing sites, and from there on to filed work studies on mahseer fish and their habitats . He is Education and Outreach Officer of the Mahseer Trust, an organization that aims to protect the mighty mahseer, a freshwater fish that exists from Pakistan to East Asia, South China and Sri Lanka, with m ultiple species having their range in India. There are 18 species of
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ENHG Abu Dhabi's Fearless Leaders

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The people who head up the ENHG committee are too busy bringing us the best in natural history programming and field trips for self-promotion, which is why it is high time for a profile of our co-chairs, Nessrine Al Zahlawi and Arabella Willing. Arabella and Ness on any given weekend in winter Both long-term UAE residents with backgrounds in marine science, the two became co-chairs in 2016, and their leadership focus is very much on including and welcoming as many people interested in nature in the UAE as possible. Arabella said, “It’s a lovely community spirit where everyone is helping everyone else learn. There’s no other agenda. It feels very authentic. I love that everyone is so curious, and everyone is so interested in the world around them and appreciative of nature, and excited to go and explore and learn more.” Arabella has said before, “outdoors people are the best kind of people,” and ENHG is a great place for them to meet. Arabella and a
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Zero Waste: Aline Gubri at ENHG

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The world's dangerous addiction to plastic is well-publicized, with plastic being found in the most remote regions of the Antarctic and even in the Marianna Trench. In April, the ENHG had the privilege of a lecture from Aline Gubri, a specialist in the zero-waste lifestyle.  Aline holds a Master's Degree in Sustainable Development from La Sorbonne University (Paris), and has consulted on zero waste and sustainable practices in the United States, France and around the world.  Her 2017 book "Zero Plastic Zero Toxic" has sold over 14,000 copies, and is a practical guide to reducing waste and getting over our addiction to plastic to reduce our environmental impact and protect our health.  Image from here . Her blog Consommons Sainement (consume healthily) shares advice and tips on responsible consumption, zero waste and minimalism in a common-sense way that has attracted a community of 50,000 regular readers. Refuse, Refuse, Refuse The 4 pri
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