OUR TEAM

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION

Felix Charnley MSc

FOUNDER - THE PROTECTORS

Felix Charnley is a Master of Science in coastal resource management and specialist in Caribbean coral reefs. His work focuses mainly on emergency response and endangered species conservation and restoration. He has worked with coral reefs in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, the Cayman Islands and extensively in Jamaica where he has been actively involved in the country's MPA network, responding to the major coral mortality event of 2023 and rebuilding climate adapted populations of keystone species.

Felix spearheaded and led the Resilient Reefs of Jamaica national Acropora inventory and restocking campaign which he has so far decentralised along the north coast throughout consecutive positions at White River Fish Sanctuary and the St. Ann Marine Association, Iberostar Resorts' Wave of Change program, Seascape Caribbean and most recently the Derby Beach Marine Sanctuary and Lucea Fish Sanctuary.

Syrece Evans

CO LEAD - THE PROTECTORS

Syrece Evans is a marine biologist and diver with an undergraduate degree from the UWI Mona. She has gained practical experience at Discovery Bay Marine Lab and most recently Seascape Caribbean. A shared vision and set of field skills has led to Syrece and Felix partnering as The Protectors to continue expanding this mission.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS

Guided by world class reef science

We owe infinite gratitude to the following coral conservation pioneers, leaders and innovators who have been instrumental over the years in providing moral and technical support, platforming our work, reviewing our research, flagging funding opportunities and partnering in the field.