Guest Blogger Jess Cramp’s Photo Journal: Part 2

Guest Blogger Jess Cramp shares more of her adventures in the Cook Islands and her volunteer work throughout the world through her photo journal.

“Last year, I was part of the 5 Gyres crew, which sailed from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to Tahiti, trawling for trash and taking water samples every 50nm.  We’re already well aware of our impacts onshore…”
PHOTO CREDIT: Kitt Doucette

“We were aboard Sea Dragon for 3 incredible weeks, reveling at the many faces of the open ocean.”

” This is a nurdle. These petroleum-based pellets are used to manufacture plastics. We found this nurdle on Henderson Atoll.  It is uninhabited, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, but still a victim of the industrialized World.”

“Next stop:  Cook Islands.   Almost a year ago, I committed to volunteering in marine conservation for PICI…and I don’t regret it.  Lucky for me, looking for hawksbill sea turtles, like this little guy, is part of my job!”
PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen Lyon

“But life in paradise isn’t always sunny skies!  With an important meeting on the horizon and nothing but a scooter, what’s a girl to do?”

“One of my very favorite things about my new “career” is getting into local communities.  Here are some local Cook Islands kids showing me their shark fins in support of our shark sanctuary efforts.”

“Surfing in the Cooks is not for the faint of heart.  Here’s me, wondering if I made the right choice in paddling out.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Justin Bastien: www.justinbastien.com

With love and sunshine,
Jess

Learn more about Jess through her Matador Ambassador profile

Check out more of Jess’s experiences on Destination Global Good