20 May 2006
Dorothee - Volunteer Deckhand
Dorothee - Volunteer Deckhand
From: Luxembourg
How come you're working on 'Defending our Oceans'?
Well, after having nearly completed my geography studies now, and before starting a job, I wanted to get involved with environmental protection work. Last year I volunteered at Greenpeace Luxembourg and they told me about this expedition and I was all for it. So, here I am.
What are you looking forward to most in this campaign?
I'm looking forward to meet the different people on board and to learn more about the scientific aspect of this expedition. I'm glad to be a part of the crew and I hope that my work on board will contribute to the success of the campaign. And, of course, I really hope to see at least one whale.
What personal connection do you have to the ocean (if any?)
Since Luxembourg obviously doesn't have any sea access, I only got to the ocean during holidays. But every time I get near the water, it makes me feel inspired and relaxed. Its grandeur is fascinating. I also love the scent of the ocean and I love feeling the wind blowing whilst being on a boat.
What made you follow your chosen profession?
I've been studying geography for five years now and the most intriguing aspect is the overlapping of subjects: It discusses topics from urban and environmental planning to the potentials and drawbacks of global tourism, from the development of the earth to the current issue of climate change. Furthermore geography often combines the theoretical with the practical and is looking for solutions and alternatives to existing problems. This is so needed for a global understanding of the world's woes.
Anything else you'd like to say?
A lot of people dont know or don't want to know what's happening out there. That's why it's even more important to inform them about the multiple problems and threats that our oceans are facing right now, but also about the ways that are getting explored to find a compromise between commerce and protection. Most people take Nature for granted and are unaware of the ongoing, merciless exploitation. We need to change that perception; otherwise future generations wont have the possibility to experience this abundant wildlife firsthand anymore like I do right now.
Speak (more appropriatly read) French? Dorothée writes regularly for the French Defending Our Oceans weblog
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Comments
Hi Doro, lucky b***d! I saw the picture with Tweety!! So how's your geography from there? How is the rest of the crew?
any question, let me know.
Posted by: M at June 8, 2006 5:32 PM
Wow and a volunteer deckhand. It must be great to 'sail the seven seas!'
Posted by: Christopher at July 19, 2006 4:59 PM
hi doro - how long will you still be on board for? you are so lucky with all that you have experienced since you have gone onto the ship. i wish you all the best for the time you have left.
Posted by: selene miel at July 19, 2006 7:41 PM
Thanks for your comments.
Will be on board until Singapore. And indeed, this trip is a great experience.
Posted by: Dorothée at July 21, 2006 8:40 AM
wow - you stay until singapore - you are so lucky. what will you be taking back as your best memory of this time? did you make many new special friends? so many questions i could ask, so many stories you could tell. take care.
Posted by: selene miel at July 24, 2006 11:29 PM
Hi Doro,
hopefully I'll see u soon. However, as u were three months "late" on board, u joined by the time i was about to leave. If not next time, maybe in the future we could sail together again, share watches, needle guns or CHIPPING stuff!! Who knows!
I'm sure u r doing (or did if there's somebodyelse by now),quite a good job with garbage. Getting rid of dirty stuff is not always an easy job. It's another respons-ability I'm sure u r good at. How are the garbage lids doing? Still nicely painted?
Posted by: Marta at July 31, 2006 8:08 PM
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