Stella Metaxa
@stellamet.bsky.social
Passionate about marine conservation and marine megafauna. After a successful career in advertising and a long experience managing an accommodation, I am making a career shift. I completed my Whale Watching Guide certification and look for job openings.
Happy to announce I just received my Whale Watching Guide Certification from EIIS Italy.
After 8 months online courses, participation in team challenges and presentations,
and a practical On-Sea exam at Chiavari, Italy from professors Laura Pintore and Joelle Montessano from EIIS and WWF Italy.
After 8 months online courses, participation in team challenges and presentations,
and a practical On-Sea exam at Chiavari, Italy from professors Laura Pintore and Joelle Montessano from EIIS and WWF Italy.
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy to announce I just received my Whale Watching Guide Certification from EIIS Italy.
After 8 months online courses, participation in team challenges and presentations,
and a practical On-Sea exam at Chiavari, Italy from professors Laura Pintore and Joelle Montessano from EIIS and WWF Italy.
After 8 months online courses, participation in team challenges and presentations,
and a practical On-Sea exam at Chiavari, Italy from professors Laura Pintore and Joelle Montessano from EIIS and WWF Italy.
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Let us protect our legacy
Let us protect our legacy
Sperm whales of the Hellenic Trench
YouTube video by WWF Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative
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July 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Let us protect our legacy
Let us protect our legacy
"The sperm whale subpopulation inside the Hellenic Trench 200-250 individuals, is endangered... Fast forward to January 2025, Greece announced accepting an expression of interest from oil and gas companies to conduct exploration and exploitation..."
wwfwhales.org/news-stories...
wwfwhales.org/news-stories...
Deep Connections - the social lives of sperm whales — WWF Protecting Whales & Dolphins Initiative
The morning sun reflects on the Mediterranean Sea as our research vessel, the WWF Blue Panda, cuts through the peaceful waters off Greece's northwestern islands. It's July 2024, and from the observati...
wwfwhales.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"The sperm whale subpopulation inside the Hellenic Trench 200-250 individuals, is endangered... Fast forward to January 2025, Greece announced accepting an expression of interest from oil and gas companies to conduct exploration and exploitation..."
wwfwhales.org/news-stories...
wwfwhales.org/news-stories...
I was honoured to volunteer in Filicudi Wildlife Conservation center in the Eolian Islands of Sicily. It was a unique experience and although we weren't lucky to spot many dolphins on our expeditions, I was blessed to care for the sea turtles caretta caretta who are magnificent creatures..
July 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I was honoured to volunteer in Filicudi Wildlife Conservation center in the Eolian Islands of Sicily. It was a unique experience and although we weren't lucky to spot many dolphins on our expeditions, I was blessed to care for the sea turtles caretta caretta who are magnificent creatures..