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Founder @OceanswellOrg , Adjunct Research Fellow @universityofwesternaustralia , @insidenatgeo Explorer, @tedfellow , @bbc100 2018; decolonising marine conservation

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Dr. Asha de Vos

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I’m @ashadevos and #iamabiologist who studies blue 🐳 , sperm 🐳 , illegal 🎣 , and more thru @OceanswellOrg . I also do alot of outreach and education because I want everyone to have a fair chance at contributing to safeguarding our oceans. 1/4

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Two years ago, my mentee was diagnosed with cancer very young. It was sudden and unexpected. She was determined as heck though and filled with grit. Once things settled a little I offered her a project to work on to keep her distracted with NO timeline. 🧵 1/10

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I’m sharing because I want to celebrate her life and what she made of it in the time she had. I hope I can do justice to the reviewers comments and get it to the finish line. At that point, I will return to ask you all to raise a glass or a piece of cake. Till then, 🤗. 10/10

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Since then I’ve been at sea a bit but yday I pulled everything together and submitted her first ever peer-reviewed publication. I even included her cover letter along with my own. She will remain the first author and I will make sure of that. 7/10

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While she will never see its publication, her hard work cannot go unseen and I hope this paper serves as part of her legacy. Once published, I will present it to her family. I’m so proud that I had the opportunity to witness her life as I did. I’m sharing this story because 8/10

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I spend a lot of time thinking about how we can best support people. What little, well-timed things can make a difference. I’m sharing this because she had much to offer and I looked forward to working with her in the long-term. 9/10

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Two weeks later, I got the sad news that she did not make it. She was young, gritty, full of life, determined, smart and all the rest of it. It seemed so unfair. And her paper! It was just a few days away from submission! 6/10

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I did not know how to support her through this trying period except to help her get closer to becoming the scientist and researcher she always wanted to be. She worked on the project when she was feeling good, and things went quiet when times were hard 2/10

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I did my best to respond quick whenever she sent me things because I didn’t want to slow her momentum when there were other challenges already on her plate. Then, she started to get better. She kept working on the proj while applying for jobs and I wrote references knowing 3/10

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just how hardworking and gutsy she was. Even her diagnosis didn’t stop her from working on the tasks assigned to her. I was excited and hopeful and thrilled! End 2023 I asked her to draft a letter to the editor for the submission. It was perfect! 4/10

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I sent her one last round of quick comments and wished her a solidly awesome 2024. She wrote back to say the start was rocky and if I would like to go ahead with submission. I said a firm NO and that I wanted her to submit whenever she was better and ready. I was in no rush. 5/10

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Dear international media outlets, We #SriLankans know todays events caught your eye. Why? Because unlike the past month that was all about peaceful protesting, today there was violence. 1/6

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2 years

What look like army guys seem to be heading to GotaGoGama now. Seen near cinnamon life 5 minutes ago. Please let everyone know.

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I’m stoked to announce that I am among 5 scientists from across the world to have been awarded a @MaxwellHanrahan Award in Field Biology! The award recognises my years of work with the #SriLankan #Bluewhales .For all the deets on why, how, what, who click

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@GotabayaR I don’t believe the thugs that were armed and sent out today are on Twitter. Number one rule of public speaking is to know your audience. Know the tools they use so you can actually communicate with them rather than shouting into the void.

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Celebrating an amazing 1000 m dive to the deep (my deepest!) with a sing-a-long to Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics! Volume UP! @oceanx @OceanXplorer @OceanswellOrg

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I was main speaker at an event in Victoria BC. I went through the front entrance and the girl at registration looked at me and said ‘janitors entrance is at the side’. I said ‘look behind you’. When she turned there was a huge, 5x Asha size poster of my face hanging.

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I made the cover story of the most circulated Sinhala women’s newspaper. I don’t even know how to express what this means to me. This piece is awesome - personal and reflective and it made me happy. I could not be more proud!

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Smashingly thrilled to finally share that I have been named one of the winners of the 2021 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winners! Thank you to my yet unknown nominator for believing in me! 2414 nominations from 126 countries across disciplines and here I am!

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Meet the winners of the 2021 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize! @ashadevos , for the creation of a marine conservation research and education institution in Sri Lanka, in the face of bias to reserve such platforms for the Global North.

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This is my home and I will serve it until I can serve it no more. Please read the post.

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#UnitedWeStand

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I’ve been pushing for more diversity and inclusion in #marineconservation for years now and here’s my latest effort - relevant to life in the times of #COVID ー19 @sciam @OceanswellOrg #colonialscience pls RT

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The Problem of 'Colonial Science'

Conservation projects in the developing world should invest in local scientific talent and infrastructure

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Found this amazing omnivore,predator Eunice norvegica tucked into a Lophelia pertusa last night.The worm stimulates the coral to produce extraskeletal material. This strengthens the coral and protects the worm who keeps coral surface clear of sediment in return! #symbiosis 🐛 🪸

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@0xkarasy I just happened to be there at the right time. She showed me she was capable and she continued to do so. I didn’t do much but guide and facilitate.

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Let’s celebrate this man till the end of our days! Incredible, world record, gold medal and whopping PB in the javelin throw but Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha Herath at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo! #srilanka #ParalympicsTokyo2020

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Good News ! Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 Dinesh Priyantha Herath sets a new world record in the F46 Javelin Throwing event with 67.79 metres at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games- #SRI #LKA #SriLanka #Paralympics #ParalympicsTokyo2020 #TeamSriLanka

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I wanted to thank everyone who responded, but when I came back to do so, I realised this 🧵 had gained a life of its own. So now, I thank you all for celebrating my student’s life and scientific capacity, for seeing her for what she was and for shedding a tear with me. 🤗

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En route to new habitats and much science aboard the #RVCelticExplorer for #CE23010 led by @DrShmoo ! Excited to contribute to the work onboard focusing on scientifically managing and protecting vulnerable deep sea ecosystems (sponge fields!). Also on the look out for cetaceans 🐋

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BREAKING NEWS: Rare sighting off seal off southern Sri Lanka. We are looking for more information so if you have some or know someone who has some, click here to help And please RT #seal #pinniped #srilanka #unawatuna

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How incredibly disrespectful. Clearly he lives in THE bubble where he knows no one who has been impacted by what’s actually going on in this country right now. No one he knows queues for gas, fuel, food or has kids who can’t go to school or study due to power cuts. Shame on you!

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Ambika Satkunanathan

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Ada Derana that helped bring this govt to power derides protests & calls them a “beach party”. It also asks “will it solve the dollar crisis?”. “Forgets” to say who is responsible for the dollar crisis, i.e. the govt it helped bring to power. Who will hold Derana accountable?

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@PresRajapaksa If this is your advice after you unleashed your supporters on peaceful Sri Lankan protestors, I strongly suggest you seek help immediately. While you insist you are physically well enough to race the youth, you are not mentally well enough to run a country.

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Are you ready for the latest, soon-to-be-released David Attenborough narrated @BBCEarth doco series? Tune in to Ep 5 where I am featured as a ‘key voice’ talking about cohesive solutions and action that need to be taken to if we are to avert the collapse of natural ecosystems!

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Bioluminescence in Galle face, Colombo last night! Worth heading out tonight - no guarantees but if you see it, it’s magical! Read this for more thanks @iFiri for the video! @OceanswellOrg

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Thank you 2020 for being so unexpected in so many ways. Thank you @scubadivingmag and @seikowatches for naming me your Sea Hero of 2020. Thank you for believing in my mission to ensure ocean heroes on every coastline.

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Declaration of a state of emergency in the absence of an emergency makes people complacent in the face of a real emergency. Just because you CAN declare something doesn’t mean you SHOULD. Unless there’s a purpose - which there isn’t. This is a full ‘boy who cried wolf’ type scene

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Proud to have made the list amongst other #srilankan rockstars! @asianscientist

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Scientists from Sri Lanka among top 100 Asian scientists

Scientists from Sri Lanka have been listed among the top 100 scientists in Asia. The Asian Scientist 100 (2023 edition) includes trailblazing women in sustainability like Dr Asha DeVos, founder of...

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They say, if you see it you can be it. This photo is more than just four proud Sri Lankan women. This photo packs real punch! Read the attached caption for more! @otaradel @yohanimusic @Asli_Jacqueline

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Emotions are running high but here’s a great piece by @sarindaperera reminding us that violence is a doom spiral. Once it starts, it’s hard to reign it in as every little thing acts as a trigger for more. We need to stop, breathe, think. We need to be the bigger people.

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But let’s be clear, the violence was inflicted by Rajapakse supporters on peaceful Sri Lankan protestors.They were armed and sent out to destroy us, but instead they have emboldened us. We will build back better and stronger.2/6

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Update from Pamunugama beach June 11. Kudos to the @srilanka_navy for their amazing work cleaning this beach. Click for more updates @OceanswellOrg

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So excited to finally be able to share this huge news! While I’ve been fighting long and hard for equity and diversity in the marine space, to be recognised for my efforts across the entire ecological community has me floored. Thank you @BritishEcolSoc and my kind anon nominator!

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Asha de Vos @ashadevos founder of @OceanswellOrg is this year's Equality and Diversity Champion. This award honours and celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to enhancing the practice of equality and diversity in the ecological community.

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A pod of 50 bottlenose dolphins and world-class wreck diving just 10 km from my home ❤️ #ilovesrilanka #bottlenosedolphins #colombo #srilanka

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This has nothing to do with will and way. This is completely unacceptable! How can we not be adaptable enough to shift the exams to a different venue even if it means starting a bit later? How is it okay for these kids to sit in water through these “important” exams?

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Jamila Husain

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Where there is a will, there is a way. Some students sat for the GCE O/Level exams in flooded classrooms. They were assisted by the Army to travel to their schools/examination centers. #SriLanka

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Every time people sit in fuel queues and gas queues... every time our next generation are deprived of an education...we are losing dollars now and in the much longer term. The fact that we are still peacefully peotrsting despite the welling frustrations and anger is remarkable

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#passionexploitation , where people think it’s ok to exploit passionate people (for eg asking for free work!) vs those who are not passionate about what they do, is a real thing and happens far too often! Pls read and RT

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So humbled and excited to have made the shortlist for the 2021 Nature Research awards for Inspiring Women in Science scientific achievement category! Please check out the full list below! @SpringerNature @TEDFellow @pewenvironment @NatGeoExplorers

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We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2021 Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to everyone shortlisted in the Science Outreach and Scientific Achievement categories! Learn more:

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Is it a ‘discovery’ if local fishermen had seen them over decades? This team (no doubt doing good work) ‘began hearing tales from local fishermen of dolphin and whales sightings’ and that kickstarted their interest. So frustrating to see this @CNN

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The woman who helped reveal whale migration in Kenya | CNN

Kenya has a burgeoning marine tourism industry, with tourists seeking out the coastal town of Watamu for its humpback whales, but knowledge of their migration has only been documented relatively...

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One of about 20 interviews I’ve done with a range of news outlets in the last two days. This one with @rosemaryCNN and @cnnbrk about the #MVXpressPearl incident @OceanswellOrg

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Rosemary Church

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A ship in #SriLankan waters is threatening to cause an environmental catastrophe. I ask Marine Biologist @ashadevos how bad this could be & what damage has already been done. She joins me from Colombo. #SriLanka

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My father won an incredibly prestigious award. He then went on to dedicate it to my mum and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Please read this @ICOMOS

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To everyone asking her name, I will share when her paper is out. Because that’s what I want everyone to remember her for. Peer-review takes time so please bear with me.

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2 years

But I wanted to pop you this note to make sure we don’t have to read any misinformation being spread by your parachute journalists. Its infuriating to be misrepresented over and over again.3/6

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Absolutely 100%! These politicians wouldn’t have jobs without us.

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Your thoughts 💭?

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Also, I feel it’s a missed opportunity not to have written about how peacefully Sri Lankans protested over the past month. So many stories of hope - not just for us but for the world. Don’t worry, we have already recommenced those so you get another chance. Yours, Asha. 6/6

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@dinidu @nytimes Dear @nytimes and other int’l media. This morning I went for a run (nb: solo female) to Galle Face which is the epicentre of the People’s Protests. took this video so that you can be better informed about what is happening on the ground. Zero violence. Sorry to disappoint you :)

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The storm has deteriorated our beach in Kinross, i headed down to assess the damage as it’s part of my job and this is a long term project for us (beach variability). I brought just my father as I recognise that it is lockdown despite all the cars on the road. Guess what?

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Everytime I see this my heart races!! Blue whales (and their tiny dorsals) are incredible and we have the privilege of living side by side with them. How lucky are we?

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Absolutely stunning footage of synchronised breaching blue whales taken by Ada Karina onboard Silver Shark Adventures in the Gulf of California. #whales

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In my first year of undergrad, I applied for a prestigious summer internship at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ( @WHOI ). It was the first big thing I’d applied for since applying to get into my dream university @univofstandrews I was rejected. 1/6

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In fact, what would be best is if you reached out to our local journalists to write what needs to be written as they definitely know the ground situation best. They have access and contacts and have likely spent lots of time in various spaces that are important to the story. 4/6

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Here’s a great example of poor reporting. @nytimes have quoted me in their article about #MVXPressPearl today as a ‘HE’. I can’t tell why. Did the ‘Dr.’ In front of my name throw you off? Looking forward to an explanation @MujMash @AWipulasena @nytimes

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A cargo ship has been burning off the coast of Sri Lanka for 12 days, sending toxic chemicals and tons of plastic into the country’s waters and polluting its beaches. The authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the ship’s crew.

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@backtolife_2022 This is unbelievably irresponsible and disrespectful reporting. We are not savages and while we do have an economic crisis in the country, people are not hangry. Here’s what happened in short with suggestions on how you can and should do better in future.

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Dear international media outlets, We #SriLankans know todays events caught your eye. Why? Because unlike the past month that was all about peaceful protesting, today there was violence. 1/6

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After undergrad I went to New Zealand and lived in a tent while volunteering on research projects. At night I would wear a head torch and write my application for a MSc at oxford_uni. I would go to Internet cafes to…

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IT’S LIVE! A video about my life, passion and dreams by National Geographic as part of their Spark series that tells the stories of @NatGeoExplorers and their journeys. To watch the full 3-mins please head to or Asha de Vos on Facebook. @InsideNatGeo

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Woot! Made it into the pages of @BritishVogue this Oceans day alongside three other lovely ladies! Didn’t make it for my sense of style or model like features…but for my hopes and dreams! @CurlyScientist @mcmsharksxx @helenscales

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4 Female Marine Biologists On Their Hopes For World Oceans Day

“The ocean is for everyone. Wherever you are and whatever you do, you can be an ocean advocate.”

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I believe we all have the potential to do great things. Sometimes all we need is to believe in ourselves. Sometimes, we just need to see someone who looks like us, lives like us, dreams like us.

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@RegularReh I’ve not been out to sea in 1.5 years to do fieldwork because of restrictions and now you tell me I could have done it all this time? Am I the fool here? Oh don’t worry, what I do isn’t really important anyways - no influencing just change-making no

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Nurdle tracker Sri Lanka is live! If you or anyone you know has photos of nurdles or plastic pellets that spilled from the #MVXpressPearl please ask them to submit them here! It’s super simple and will take less than 5 minutes. Pls RT! @OceanswellOrg

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Nurdle tracker Sri Lanka

Tracking the plastic pellets (nurdles) spilled from the MV X-Press Pearl along Sri Lanka's coastline.

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‼️ New paper alert ‼️ The key to ocean conservation may lie with the tropical majority. The tropics are home to most of the world’s biodiversity and the majority of directly ocean-dependent people. 1/

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Bryde’s whale sighting in Sao Kung, Hong Kong just now. Looks like it’s tread water feeding, a behaviour recorded in the Upper Gulf of Thailand. What a cool sighting! I didn’t take this video so not sure who to credit but would love to. So let me know!

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A Valentine’s Day story in five parts 1/5

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This Sunday I’ve been featured both in the Sinhala and English newspapers. Totally different interviews, both make me feel pretty proud of my journey. Feeling very grateful for all the support! @TheMorningLK

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On the topic of things that need to change in our country, I’m always fascinated by people who attack you if you say something and attack you if you don’t. That have a go if you say something but didn’t use the words they would use or approved.1/3

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Went for a #UNOC2022 panel last evening where someone talked of the work I’ve been leading for over a decade in #SriLanka but attributed it to a foreign NGO. Of course I picked up on it and made sure it was quite clear that was inaccurate. 1/4

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Thank you @scubadivingmag and @seikowatches for naming me your November Sea Hero! This is a great little video too :) so honoured!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

Being cruel to animals is not okay. Please please please stop!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

On Christmas Day, the crew at Colombo City Running made the biggest Christmas tree on the island by running across town. The best part? It doesn’t waste power we don’t have, is cost-effective, is powered by human spirit, and brings joy to a lot of people.

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Dreams do come true! I always wanted to build world class opportunities for Sri Lankans in marine conservation. Decades of dreaming coming true. But I need your help to spread the word so we can find someone whose dream we can support! Please RT

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We are excited to offer a fully-funded PhD to a Sri Lankan student based at the Ocean University of Sri Lanka in collaboration with @univofstandrews @PlymUni and @OfficialZSL Learn more: ! @ashadevos @ClareEmbling @dvharris1 @TomLetessier1 #phd

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Ethics totally out the window! Academy of ecotourism using my profile as a lecturer when I didn’t even know of their existence. Absolutely ridiculous and also shows they will use any tactics to lure students in. Others also stating they didn’t give consent to be listed! #SriLanka

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4 years

We often despair at the bad eggs in govt but there are gems within. We must celebrate the good people, elevate & make examples of them so that others feels encouraged to stand up & speak out. These wildlife officers deserve our support & applause!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

8 months

“Success in preserving the ocean will come only when we recognize that protecting the world’s largest ecosystem requires the world’s largest team.” Excited to finally see the print version of my @nytimes piece. Feeling proud as I reflect on my journey

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Dr. Asha de Vos

4 years

Say whaaaaat?!? My mind is boggled but wow!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

I’m not posting much right now. Please read. To my colleagues across the world, please don’t stop supporting the work we do but understand the hurdles are large.

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

It also helps avoid colonial journalism. Not sure what that is? Read this 🧵 on how to avoid it by @yudhanjaya 5/6

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Yudhanjaya Wijeratne

2 years

To Indian journalists being airdropped into Sri Lanka right now: 1. A lot of us have other things to do besides giving you exhausting interviews. Doubly so when electricity (and therefore ability to work) is in flux. You may not notice it in your hotels, but it’s real.

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

Turtle Twitter help needed! These photos aren’t great but I’m sure an expert will be able to species ID these dudes easily. Anyone? Turtley awesome :) thanks

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Dr. Asha de Vos

4 years

‍”මට ලැබෙන මේ සෑම පිළිගැනීමක්ම ගෞරවයක්. නමුත් මගේ ගමන මැරතන් තරගයක් වගේ. මම එහි ඇවිත් තිබෙන්නේ ටික දුරයි. තවත් බොහෝ දූර යා යුතූයි.” - සිළුමිණ 2020 12 05 @SiluminaLK @scubadivingmag @seikowatches

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

Just a little hello to re-introduce myself! Fundamentally I don’t fit into the 280 characters here, even though I’m not very tall…so click below 👇🏾 to learn more and don’t forget to say 👋 back!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

Anyways, Cop will write it up and take my father (driver) to courts. I’m sharing this because those of you telling me that it’s one rule for the people going to national parks and on yachts and those going to work is the same - I laugh! @ChanakyaDissan1 @nimilamalee

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

If you ❤️ the 🌊 and the creatures that live within,this 🧵 is for you! If you think blindly scooping plastic out of the ocean is the answer to our probs, this 🧵 is for you. If you’d like to see amazing ocean life, this 🧵 is for you. Heck this 🧵 is for everyone! @RebeccaRHelm

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High Seas Science

2 years

OMG it literally took someone SWIMMING FROM HAWAII TO CALIFORNIA to discover this, but wow did we find something shocking in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch... [a thread 🧵]… Preprint:

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

Dolphin babies are cute as heck, but I bet you’ve always wondered how they are made. Watch this for the inside scoop and some live mating action :) NB: I was obviously saying POD at the start of the video because dolphins don’t swim around in spods! @OceanswellOrg

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Dr. Asha de Vos

7 months

I spoke at an event where a man interrupted me and told me he learnt nothing from me and proceeded to explain that I may not know that the whales in Sri Lankan waters faced threats from shipping as they get hit and killed. I smiled. 1/2

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Dr. Asha de Vos

6 years

Kickstarting my next rotation around the sun with absolutely brilliant and exciting news! I’ve made it to the BBC 100 women list! It’s a list of the 100 most inspiring and influential…

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

The power of manifestation is real. I am living proof. In 2015 I spoke these words and since then have grown into them - please read the caption.

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

So so so proud to be a finalist for the prestigious @Tallberg SNF Eliasson Global leadership prize! 2400 nominations from across the world and all disciplines - of course I’m beaming! I don’t know who nominated me but THANK YOU :) @OceanswellOrg @pewenvironment @NatGeoExplorers

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Tällberg Foundation

3 years

MEET OUR FINALISTS FOR THE 2021 TÄLLBERG-SNF-ELIASSON GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PRIZE! Selected from 2,414 nominations, our finalists are leaders from a wide range of disciplines and countries whose work is global, based on universal values, courageous & impactful

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Dr. Asha de Vos

4 years

Happy #worldwhaleday from these chill #pilotwhales we watched off southern #SriLanka . Ps pilot whales are one of the largest dolphin species :) @OceanswellOrg @NatGeoExplorers

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

Announcing my new mentorship programme for Sri Lankan’s in marine sciences (particularly marine conservation), marine education and outreach, and related fields. Applications open NOW! More details here . Deadline 16 July. RT. @scubadivingmag @seikowatches

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

Two incredible #paralympics wins today! So so proud. Just wish our media covered it on local TV channels just like they covered the Olympics. I’d watch every event if I could! To me, these games are even more inspiring and we could all do with a bit of that right now!

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

🔥Special section in @ConservationSP ‘Globalising #conservation by confronting #parachutescience ’ is here! 🔥 A 2yr journey but my ❤️ is bursting with pride and joy! It's open access so please read and share widely. @Society4ConBio @OceanswellOrg 1/4

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Dr. Asha de Vos

2 years

@Abihabib Thank you for replying and clarifying. We were all rather excited. Onward and upward then

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Dr. Asha de Vos

4 years

Made the cover of Silumina’s associated paper called Rasaduna today! So honoured! To read this interview, different to last week, click here

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Dr. Asha de Vos

3 years

My journey, blue whales and why decolonising science and conservation is at my core! My talk is open to everyone so please tune in 10 am IST tomorrow 27th September! Here is the link so click and or RT and click!

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