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The sun was setting over Atauro island in Timor-Leste, a <\/span>paradise of biodiversity<\/span><\/a> where Blue Ventures has been working since 2016. Today was no ordinary evening, and the air hung heavy with anticipation as people arrived from the nearby villages of Beloi and Biqueli, eager for the upcoming ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n

The excited buzz of conversation from the crowd died down as Blue Ventures Conservation Officer, <\/span>Jenny House<\/span><\/a>, started the ceremony, which culminated in Amos and Mima being presented to their communities for the first time as PADI Divemasters.<\/span><\/p>\n

From conversations with the Biqueli community and from the heartfelt and passionate speeches delivered by the friends and family of Amos and Mima, I knew how incredibly proud they were of this achievement. They are only the second and third Timorese PADI Divemasters in the whole country, and Mima is the first woman to reach the milestone, not to mention the <\/span>first female scuba diver on Atauro<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Together they have achieved something that no one on Atauro thought was possible, and there is now an increasing belief that just because something is difficult, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mima, Laura and Amos celebrating their achievement<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Amos, Laura and Mima at the presentation ceremony<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

I arrived on Atauro in January 2017 as Blue Ventures\u2019 new Dive Manager, and one of my responsibilities was to train our two Dive and Science Assistants, <\/span>Amos Da Costa<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Jemima Gomes<\/span><\/a> (Mima), into Divemasters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite being very keen to learn, neither Amos nor Mima had much of an understanding of what the Divemaster course entailed, and at first they were pretty overwhelmed by how much work they\u2019d have to do. I quickly realised this wasn\u2019t going to be a straightforward task, and removing some of the barriers was going to take time and effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

English is their fourth language, after Tetun, Bahasa and Rasua, and the Divemaster manual is full of scientific terminology that requires knowledge of human physiology and physics. In addition, Mima couldn\u2019t lift a dive tank by herself, or swim against strong currents.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was young I never learnt English, so reading this kind of language was a first for me. I found it very hard, and the spelling was difficult too.\u201d – Amos<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

During the training we practiced theory every afternoon of every day and, to help overcome the language barrier, I incorporated different teaching styles into the sessions. Pictures, stories and hands-on experiences were often really effective, especially where they related to daily life on Atauro.<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of the theory, we went swimming every day and worked out three times a week to build the physical strength needed for diving in challenging conditions. We also worked on self confidence and overcoming nerves, as Mima in particular was initially quite fearful about some of the underwater tests such as sharing a regulator or exchanging gear underwater.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Amos and Mima practicing navigation | Photo: Madison Kane<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Amos and Mima during one of their training dives | Photo: Madison Kane<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The early days were often difficult or frustrating, for them and me, but they were also without a doubt the highlight of my career. The feeling of success when we cracked a challenging concept like decompression theory or nailed an underwater exercise was so rewarding, and we quickly became very close and supportive of each other. They are two of the most active and engaged students I\u2019ve ever taught, eager to learn, soaking up information like a sponge even when it was hard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having two dive professionals able to collect vital ecological data and lead teams of <\/span>marine conservation volunteers<\/span><\/a> was a goal in itself, but there were also broader aims to training Amos and Mima. Importantly, they have demonstrated to Atauro\u2019s communities that young people and women can become Divemasters, and that it\u2019s possible to work on the reef without having to take from it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Both Amos and Mima come from fishing families, and started fishing themselves from as young as six years old. They intimately know how important fishing is for their communities, both as a food source and a cultural identity, but they have also learnt about reef ecology and conservation during their time with Blue Ventures.<\/span><\/p>\n

This combination of background, skills and knowledge gives Amos and Mima an authentic voice and role in their communities, both in terms of tourism and conservation. They are now both certified <\/span>Reef Check EcoDivers<\/span><\/a> as well as Divemasters, taking leadership roles in <\/span>volunteer surveys<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>community-led conservation activities<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

My father and his father were fishermen. The sea fed their children and provided a living, but this way of life is no longer possible. We need to prepare for a new future by establishing ways to protect and promote our marine resources. I\u2019m happy to have the opportunity to work in the sea with Blue Ventures and to help conserve Atauro\u2019s wildlife and habitats, and I look forward to sharing my skills and knowledge with Atauro\u2019s younger generations.\u201d – Amos<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the next couple of weeks, Mima (and Jenny) will be presenting conservation data and marine ecology to her community, and she has previously presented to community leaders on the potential of <\/span>Tara Bandu<\/span><\/a> \u2013 traditional locally managed marine areas. Her motivation has also inspired her friends to participate in a <\/span>community-based seagrass monitoring programme<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like many people from Atauro, I have been going to the sea since I began walking. Scuba diving and learning to identify fish, coral and other species has been a wonderful new experience. It\u2019s important that our communities know about the marine habitats around Atauro and understand the importance of conservation, so we can better protect our marine resources for the future\u201d – Mima<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Amos and Mima are both inspiring ocean advocates and role models for young people on Atauro, and I couldn\u2019t be more proud of them. I can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s next in their journeys. Both have mentioned that maybe they could become scuba instructors too one day. I\u2019d love that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Amos at the helm of Blue Ventures’ dive boat | Photo: Christina Saylor<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mima with Blue Ventures Field Scientist Jenny House | Photo: Christina Saylor<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Discover how fisheries monitoring is <\/span>empowering women in Timor-Leste<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Read a day-in-the-life of a <\/span>Blue Ventures marine conservation volunteer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Blue Ventures would like to thank our supporters and funders including the Darwin Initiative through UK Government funding.<\/i><\/p>\n

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