Goa, June 5 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

Nester Brian Fernandes studied Biological Sciences and specialised in Neurotoxicology, but over the years his work has moved strongly into marine biology, coastal ecology, biodiversity education, and field-based conservation. He conducts different expert-led ecology experiences across Goa, including intertidal shore walks, sandy shore walks, mangrove and khazan walks, wetland biodiversity walks, plateau biodiversity walks, forest trails, night trails, marine ecology boat rides, and mangrove ecology boat rides. "I try to make ecology more accessible by taking people into the field and helping them understand the living systems around them," says Nester. On a mangrove ecology boat ride, participants begin to see...