What a delight the 20th Birthday Celebration, Survey 249 to North Cape on April 7th on the mighty Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures turned out to be!
Skipper Andrew and Crew celebrating – North Cape, Kangaroo Island
A number of the dolphins first observed in 2005 on Survey 1 & 2 including Two Notch ( who now has 5!), Ellisa and calves etc turned up as if they wished to join in on the occasion too.
An absolute treat for the crew of regular and new volunteers, topped off by 14 Bottlenose dolphins overall with 2 juveniles and 2 young calves amongst the pod.
A close check of the shoreline as well as “cloudy water” gave some indications of the algal bloom assailing South Australia’s coastline causing massive concern to all.
A wonderful debrief Brunch topped off with a stunningly beautiful birthday cake prepared once again by Sophie Sheridan at the Emu Bay Lavender Farm http://www.emubaylavenderfarm.com.au completed a magnificent celebration as we enter our 20th year of the Dolphin Watch Citizen Science project. Many other volunteers who sadly were not available on the day for various reasons were with us in spirit.
Another magic milestone to celebrate coming up…our 250th survey on Kangaroo Island.
Coordinator Tony and Skipper Andrew back at the Shoal Bay Boat Ramp holding our new signs thanks to wonderful Wrapping Hood http://www.wrappinghood.com.au
All your amazing help, support and faith in our core business over all these years means everything!!!!
Bottlenose dolphins at Dashwood Bay, Kangaroo Island – ABC TV #BackRoads
“Back Roads goes in search of all creatures great and small on Kangaroo Island, off the South Australian coast. Guest presenter Paul West checks in to see how the island is faring after devastating Black Summer fires of 2020.”
Episode 7 Live to air on February 20th 2025
Stream Back Roads now on @abciview ABC TV #BackRoads
Presenter Paul West with Andrew Neighbour of KI Marine Adventures – ABC TV #BackRoads
Such a treat to be invited on board a very special marine tour on Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures www.kimarineadventures.com.au hosting the wonderful ABC Backroads www.abc.net.au to stunning Dashwood Bay right in the middle of the Mission Blue www.missionblue.org Kangaroo Island North Coast Hope Spot in May 2024.
Presenter Paul West with Producer Lou Turley -ABC TV #BackRoadsVideographer Ben Cunningham – ABC TV #BackRoadsSound Techniciian Pinky – ABC TV #BackRoads
An absolute delight to work with this thoroughly professional film group who were great company as well as totally switched on to the best way to present their program with extraordinary cinemaphotography and brilliant conservation messages.
Bottlenose dolphins resting, playing and socialising at Dashwood Bay – Phyll Bartram
What a stunning expose of the unique nature of Kangaroo Island and the strong environmental protection messages which resonated with so many who seek to protect our island home.
The Film Crew at work – Phyll BartramUnderwater filming in action – ABC TV #BackRoadsPaul West enjoys a taste of the dolphins’ world – Phyll Bartram
The feedback has been amazing and so well deserved by all involved.
Thankyou so much wonderful Paul West, Lou Turley, Ben Cunningham and Pinky, ABC Backroads….and our Superstar Skipper Andrew Neighbour.
150 Surveys in Victor Harbor on the Big Duck Boat Tours – July 2024150 Surveys on Kangaroo Island on KI Marine Adventures – January 2014
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another fantastic year in Dolphin Watch – our 20th year!
Following recent Christmas surveys – our 246th research survey on KI Marine Adventures on Kangaroo Island, coupled with our 154th on The Big Duck Boat Tours, Victor Harbor, the wonderful Citizen Scientist volunteers of Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch have undertaken an amazing 400 surveys in our regional waters. This milestone achievement is worthy of celebration, not simply because of the numbers involved which make it a longitudinal study of significance, but because of the data collected, analysed and recorded.
The usage of this data continues to bear fruit in terms of enhancing protection for our local dolphin population groups as well as providing invaluable insights regarding dolphin behaviours.
Operational Partners Kangaroo Island Marine AdventuresOperational Partners The Big Duck Boat Tours
It is a credit to the hundreds of volunteers of all ages who have participated over the years, some on many occasions, but the main accolades belong with Andrew Neighbour of KI Marine Adventures http://www.kimarineadventures.com.au and Michael Veenstra and staff at The Big Duck Boat Tours http://www.thebigduck.com.au for their fantastic ongoing support of the project over all these years!
Citizen Scientists at Work on KI Marine Adventures, Dashwood Bay – 2019Citizen Scientists at Work on The Big Duck Boat Tours, Victor Harbor – 2023Magic Milestones!
A special thankyou to Nedra Haines who, as manager of the Victor Harbor section, has performed an incredible multifaceted role with such aplomb.
13th Birthday in Victor Harbor – 20247th Birthday on Kangaroo Island – 2013
Our wonderful Ambassador Melody Horrill http://www.melodyhorrill.com, our magnificent mentors Dr Mike Bossley AM and Mark Deraad http://www.i-nex.com.au, major sponsors Sealink Kangaroo Island http://www.sealink.com.au and a host of sponsors and supporters, some of whom have been with us since the very beginning, all deserve massive thanks!
We would be lost without you.
Time to Celebrate!DEW Rangers joining Citizen Scientists heading out to Dashwood Bay – 2024Birdlife Australia Volunteers on Survey in Victor Harbor – 2023Thumbs up to Skippers Jonathan and Kirk on The Big Duck, Victor HarborThumbs up to Skipper Andrew and Coordinator Tony – Dashwood Bay, Kangaroo Island
As we begin our 20th year we look forward to celebrating and continuing our ongoing quest for ultimate Cetacean rights and the greatest protection for these remarkable, iconic non human persons, sentient beings and their critical habitats.
One of a number of delightful new calves – Dashwood bay, Kangaroo Island
We have a long way to go…..
Bottlenose Dolphin Female and Calf – Kangaroo Island
One of the joys of non invasive longitudinal dolphin monitoring is being able to observe all nature of animals dealing with the difficulties they experience in their lives. The wonderful ways they adapt to these difficulties are absolutely inspiring and remind us of the very best of what life can offer. The similarities to the human condition with all its vagaries and differences is reflected on many levels in what happens with other species in nature.
This was illustrated perfectly on a number of surveys over many years with “Humpy” – a Bottlenose dolphin reappearing on a recent survey. First observed on our Citizen Science survey on Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures www.kimarineadventures.com.au in 2012, again in 2019 and again on Kangaroo Island Survey 244 in October 2024, as well as occasional sightings by Skipper Andrew Neighbour on KI Marine Adventures marine tours, Humpy has quite a pronounced hump in front of his/her dorsal fin.
Expert opinions, including our wonderful mentor Dr Mike Bossley AM suggest Humpy suffers from scoliosis – a spinal deformity which afflicts humans. Together with other spinal issues including kyphosis, lordosis and similar conditions, the ability of dolphins to deal with such difficulties is admirable indeed, so much so that labelling as a “disability” seems unnecessary.
What a delight and absolute privilege it was to be involved in the 8th Island Arks Symposium on Kangaroo Island last week. www.islandarkssymposium.com
The theme “‘Island Stewards: Caring for Land and Sea’was chosento recognise the role of land managers in supporting and developing our unique island lifestyles in a way that sustainably uses natural resources, whilst conserving and protecting the natural values that make each island unique. It seeks to highlight the relationship all island managers have as both users and protectors of an island’s resources.”
To be surrounded by 131 delegates representing 24 islands with keynote speakers and 30 presentations from around Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, all with their own fascinating stories of environmental stewardship, conservation and care was absolutely exhilarating and truly inspirational.
Three days of quality presentations opened with renowned Science educator Professor Christopher Daniels outlining the importance of islands supporting biological diversity and highlighted fascinating key note presentations; Tiahni Adamson – 2024 Young South Australian of the Year, Threatened Species Commissioner Dr Fiona Fraser, Kangaroo Island’s own mechanical engineer and innovator Dr Nick Berry of Seed Terminator, ocean and climate advocate Tishiko King from the Torres Straits, the Kaurna Firesticks Team – Quahli Newchurch, Clem Newchurch and Paul Dixon and NZ conservationist Jo Ritchie.
Our own presentation “Not Just An Island – Working towards global protection and conservation of dolphins and their habitat” was one of few dealing with the marine environment and well received.
Hosted by the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board the symposium was a truly uplifting experience for all involved and General Manager Will Durack, event coordinator Sarah Kemp and team and the Island Arks Committee produced an extraordinarily high quality program and brilliant associated activities and catering, for all involved to learn from and enjoy. These included the Field Trip focussing on the KI Feral Cat Program, and delightful entertainment and treats at the KI Brewery www.kibeer.com.au Event Dinner – talented KI Musicians, the Two Richards and captivating and moving Bowerbird Collective www.bowerbirdcollective.org. Such a treat!
Our hearty congratulations and well done to all concerned in this magical extravaganza and an enormous THANKYOU!
Department for Environment and Water Citizen Science Grant 2023 – 2025
“The Citizen Science Fund was created to harness the power of South Australians who are enthusiastic about nature and want to contribute to the knowledge we collectively have about environmental conditions, as well as encouraging and valuing people’s engagement with their local environment.
I hope that this financial contribution to your project will support positive outcomes both for the project participants and our environment, and I wish you every success in the implementation of your Citizen Science project.” Hon. Susan Close – Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water
DEW Rangers joining Citizen Scientists heading out on KI Marine Adventures to Dashwood Bay
Late in June 2023 we were delighted to receive confirmation from the Hon. Susan Close of a successful Environmental Citizen Science Small Grant from the Citizen Science Fund of $15,000 spread over 3 years.
“Informing Conservation through Citizen Science Data Collection”
“Dolphin movements, patterns, behaviours and preferred habitat are fundamental elements in conservation and protection of dolphins about which very little is known.”
Bottlenose dolphin Female & Calf – North Cape, Kangaroo Island Short-beaked Common dolphin – Victor Harbor
As we review the 1st year of this fantastic funding we can undoubtedly confirm that it IS a wonderful support for which we are truly grateful! Thankyou DEW!!
DEW Conservation Ecologist Heiri Klein at work at Dashwood Bay, Kangaroo IslandDEW Ranger and volunteer at work at Dashwood Bay
Support to maintain regular research effort on dolphin monitoring surveys on Kangaroo Island and in Victor Harbor is helping to consolidate greater knowledge and understandings, confirming the importance of significant aggregation points and those considered critical habitats.
An outstanding development last year was our magnificent Dolphin Watch Ambassador Melody Horrill joining us. We are absolutely thrilled, delighted and overjoyed to welcome on board wonderful journalist, environmentalist and dolphin champion Melody as our inspiring ambassador for the project. http://www.melodyhorrill.com
Post Survey celebrations on KI Marine Adventures at Emu Bay, Kangaroo IslandVictor Harbor 13th Birthday celebrations on The Big Duck
A huge thankyou to our core group of dedicated Citizen Scientists, community members and visiting volunteers who contribute, help and support our core business of dolphin conservation. Excellent media support from the Islander, Fleurieu Sun, Fleurieu App., The Times Victor Harbor, Seniors Magazine, Coast Lines Magazine, The Advertiser etc over the years has been wonderful.
It’s always a treat to welcome new volunteers on board! Department for Environment and Water rangers and managers regularly join surveys in our region and contribute brilliantly to the photographic data collection.
Data Analysis Workshop in the Victor Harbor Visitors Centre / SA Whale CentreData Analysis Workshop at the Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island
We all agree…….“Being in nature performing tasks of common purpose has enormous life-changing benefits to individuals and communities. Developing reattachment to the natural world, improving health / wellbeing, upskilling etc all connect communities enhancing conservation efforts, positive capacity building and meaningful life experiences”……..and we love it!
Citizen Scientists at work on KI Marine Adventures – Dashwood Bay, KICitizen Scientists at work on The Big Duck – Victor Harbor
Looking forward to the next 2 years of wonderful DEW Citizen Science Fund support which means so much!! We are extremely grateful for this much needed injection of funds to support maintaining our research effort and improve the quality of our data collection. Thankyou!
Thankyou so much to our wonderful Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch Ambassador Melody Horrill for the following media release and images.
Bottlenose dolphin between performances at an aquarium in Lithuania. Lithuania, 2016. Jo-Anne McArthur / Born Free Foundation / We Animals MediaA KI Bottlenose dolphin on a Dolphin Watch survey on KI Marine Adventures-Peter Fuller
Footage captured by KI/VH Dolphin Watch and photographs by volunteer, Peter Fuller have graced a video from internationally renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger for peace.
A therapy dolphin at an aquarium in Lithuania. Lithuania, 2016. Jo-Anne McArthur / Born Free Foundation / We Animals Media
The video, edited by SA cameraman Stephen Sard, featured beautiful footage of wild dolphins frolicking off the K.I coast along with stunning pictures by Peter Fuller. The visuals were used as an example of how dolphins live in the wild and why they should not be kept in captivity. The video was played to the Flemish parliament by Dr. Koen Margodt, co-chair of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Cetacean Committee during a presentation where he argued for the release of six dolphins in the Flanders dolphinarium. Dr Margodt pleaded with the parliament for the dolphins to be transferred to a coastal sanctuary, under development off Greece, so they can live out their lives in a natural, more enriching environment. Dr Goodall, Dr Margodt and the committee’s co-chair and KI/VH dolphin watch Ambassador, Melody Horrill also co-authored a letter to the Flemish parliament asking members to no longer allow the keeping of dolphins in tanks.
Bottlenose dolphins on survey on KI Marine Adventures on the North Coast of KI-Peter Fuller
Dolphins are highly intelligent, live in complex communities, have personalities and emotional lives, develop strong social bonds and use tools. The mammals have evolved to live in rich ocean habitats, with some ranging for hundreds of kilometres and diving hundreds of metres deep.
They argue that tanks simply cannot replicate the wild. They are monotonous, empty and barren environments that cannot provide dolphins with the psychological, emotional, social and environmental enrichment they need. Dr Koen, Melody and Dr Goodall pointed to research that shows dolphins may experience stress and frustration in captivity and become depressed and listless. They maintain that there is no conservation value in keeping dolphins in tanks as most species are not endangered. Additionally, people cannot learn about dolphins through watching them perform in captivity as they are experiencing a shadow of their wild cousins. Dr Margodt alikens dolphinariums to circuses that used wild animals. Such enterprises are no longer wildly accepted, so how is it that dolphinariums are?
The Islander Newspaper Article May 2nd 2024 thanks to The Fleurieu Sun Editor Michael Simmons
The tide is turning and a growing number of people around the world believe that captivity is not acceptable. However, dolphins that have been in tanks for years cannot be released into the wild as they’ve become institutionalised. The Jane Goodall Cetacean Committee is supporting the creation of a series of global coastal sanctuaries where former performing dolphins can live in a more natural environment, where they can swim for large distances, dive to deep depths and have the opportunity to hunt for their own food while being monitored and cared for by people.
Wild and Free! Bottlenose dolphin, Nepean Bay, KI-Peter Fuller
In a recent interview with 5AA Melody Horrill suggested that an area off the KI coast may well be a perfect location for such a sanctuary in the future….providing refuge for former captive dolphins in the Asia Pacific region.
Meantime, people are being urged to do their research before visiting dolphinariums. Without visitors buying tickets, such places cannot exist.
The Big Duck Skipper Kirk and Co Skipper Jesse with Dolphin Watch Volunteers Tony Bartram, Gloria Flamank, Nedra Haines, Pip Burfield and Mark David – November 2023
The fantastic support offered by The Big Duck Boat Tours over almost 13 years has taken another quantum leap through their latest environmental initiative. www.thebigduck.com.au
By offering their passengers the opportunity to support local environmental programs through direct donations as part of their Environmental and Research Project Initiatives – an optional $5 donation for online tour bookings and donating funds is a wonderful boon to us, providing much needed funding and resourcing for ongoing survey effort. This brilliant value adding type of experience links perfectly to Research Tourism, a burgeoning area of tourism throughout the world.
The Big Duck Owner Michael Veenstra, Skipper & Crew – February 2019
The desire of visitors to give back and assist is a marvellous way of helping, both to educate people and give them a chance to be involved in supporting programs which seek to improve sustainability of biodiversity.
Skipper Kirk and Coordinator Tony pre Survey – November 2023
This highly credentialed, award winning ocean marine tour company on the South Coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia is an excellent example of everything good in Eco-tourism – ocean adventures, Victor Harbor and islands tours, Wirrina Cove tours and private charters, plus their sister company Spirit of the Coorong. www.spiritofthecoorong.com.au
Skippers Jonathan and Kirk on survey – December 2022
Their support of our efforts to enhance conservation and protection of dolphins, operating their wonderful vessels at significantly reduced rates for surveys in our regional waters (even throwing in a number of surveys at no cost over the years!) has been a game changer, for us and the dolphins. To now hear, of this wonderful extra support from The Big Duck since January 2024 is fantastic! We wish to offer our grateful thanks to Michael and Bianca Veenstra and Team Big Duck Boat Tours for everything.
First viewing by Tony and Nedra of the wonderful new Big Duck vessel, Kondoli with owner Michael – April 2023Celebrating Survey 125 on The Big Duck – August 2022Skipper Kirk and Tony recording data on survey – November 2023
It is not just about the money – it is the recognition of the many hours of effort by the Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch Citizen Science volunteers engaged in vital research effort, Team Big Duck’s brilliant collaboration, help and support and the generous passengers offering their support!
Skippers Jesse and Kirk and volunteers on survey – November 2023
What it is to be acknowledged and supported – we are forever grateful!
Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch were delighted to welcome their wonderful Ambassador Melody Horrill http://www.melodyhorrill.com and her partner Grant Robb for Survey 239 on Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures http://www.kimarineadventures.com.au on February 14th to Dashwood Bay in the middle of the Mission Blue Kangaroo Island North Coast Hope Spot. http://www.missionblue.org
Ambassador Melody Horrill with her inspirational book “A dolphin called Jock” – a must read!
Other special guests were Dolphin Watch collaborator Eleni Atsikbasis – Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion for the Lesvos Hope Spot on the island of Lesvos in Greece with her associates Patricia and Nicholas. Nicholas is performing a role as a two-way youth ambassador between Australia and Greece over the next two years as he completes his secondary schooling at St Peters College in Adelaide.
Nicholas, Patricia & Eleni Atsikbasis preparing to boardEleni Atsikbasis, Grant Robb, Melody Horrill, Cecilia Gunnarsson & Fred Peters on KI Marine Adventures, Dashwood Bay
The Lesvos Mission Blue research initiative engages science and society to protect, preserve, and revitalize the Aegean Sea using a citizen-science approach. It aims to ensure that the Aegean Archipelago is sustainably managed, safe and flourishing with marine life while the society is supported and empowered.
Eleni is the founder of ‘Healing Lesvos’ not-for-profit organization, http://www.healinglesvos.org made up of passionate people who care about protecting their community – the ocean, waters, beaches, now and in the future. ‘Healing Lesvos’ in conjunction with the University of the Aegean aims to set up a prototype of best practices that can be adopted by other islands or regions in Greece and the Mediterranean, with an emphasis on environmental conservation through the engagement of youth and empowerment of the most vulnerable social groups, including refugees.
Eleni and Coordinator Tony – collaborations in action during a Dolphin Watch Workshop at the SA Whale Centre in February 2023!
Eleni and partner Chris Kourakis had previously joined Survey 142 in Victor Harbor in December 2023 on the Big Duck Boat Tours http://www.thebigduck.com.au following Eleni participating in her first Dolphin Watch Survey 132 in Victor Harbor in February 2023.
Tony and Eleni during the Survey briefing – Feb. 2023Happy Citizen Scientists and guests on the Big Duck in Feb. 2023Eleni, Chris, Birdlife Australia Coordinator Kerri Bartley and crew enjoying the Christmas Survey briefing in Victor Harbor by the man himself!
Wonderful to be collaborating with such a passionate advocate for marine biodiversity and for her to meet and connect with Dolphin Watch Ambassador Melody who similarly is a highly regarded, tremendously experienced marine conservationist. A match made not just in Heaven but in nature.
Citizen Scientists, special guests and Skipper Andrew Neighbour on station at Dashwood Bay, KI
Melody is an amazingly accomplished author, journalist, producer and dolphin advocate who brings to Dolphin Watch a wonderful breadth of knowledge, skills, acumen and passion – it means an immense amount to the project! An integral part of the team with our Dolphin Watch mentor Dr Mike Bossley AM, which saw the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary declared in 2005, and the formation of the then Australian Dolphin Research Foundation, Melody has acted as a Board Member of the Dolphin Research Institute and has more recently taken up a role as Co-chair of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Cetacean Committee. www.janegoodall.org
Tony Bartram, Melody Horrill & Grant Robb on survey
It was as if the dolphins were fully aware of the special nature of the remarkable survey as they were observed in large numbers. Seventy plus Bottlenose dolphins with two calves, one new, and a number of juveniles surrounded the vessel while they rested, socialised and played in the turquoise waters.
A delightful display for the special guests and first time volunteers Artist Cecilia Gunnarsson and husband Colin joining regular Citizen Science volunteers. A debrief at the Kangaroo Island Brewery www.kibeer.com.au allowed the crew to share their delight at the brilliant observations of dolphins totally at ease in their critical habitat, and the urgent need for greater protection and conservation.
Delightful KI Brewery Post Survey Debrief
Dolphin Watch sincerely thank Ambassador Melody, Hope Spot Champion Eleni, special guests, wonderful Citizen Science crew and as always, fantastic Skipper Andrew Neighbour.
When amazing passionate souls who care about dolphins and their habitats come together, magic happens.
Victor Harbor Manager Nedra Haines preparing for a Citizen Science survey on The Big Duck Boat Tours
Hearty congratulations and well done to our wonderful Victor Harbor Manager Nedra Haines – Active Citizenship Award recipient for 2024!
“In recognition of ongoing marine conservation efforts. Nedra’s contributions to the conservation of marine wildlife will have an enduring impact on the community for years to come. Her passion for marine science and research has been shared through education to the local community, including recently as part of a youth program.”
Nedra – Award announcement PR City of Victor HarborOther 2024 Award Recipients with Nedra and Mayor Moira Jenkins – City of Victor Harbor
When asked what the award which will be officially presented at the City of Victor Harbor’s Australia Day celebrations means to Nedra:
“It is always nice to get recognition personally but more importantly I hope it also brings recognition to the groups I volunteer for….especially my first love, dolphins, and the wonderful work that ALL volunteers do. People who are volunteers and Citizen Scientists can make a difference in this world.”
Victor Harbor volunteers Phyll Bartram, Coordinator Tony Bartram, Manager Nedra and Gloria Flamank at a data analysis workshop in the Victor Harbor Library
We are thrilled and delighted to see her broad spectrum, long term involvement in myriad forms of community volunteer activity recognised in 2024. Her outstanding efforts include Victor Harbor Manager of Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch since 2011, long term monitoring and support for the endangered Little Penguin colony monitoring program, and Whale Spotter at the SA Whale Centre, volunteer at the Victor Harbor Visitor Centre / SA Whale Centre, long standing volunteer at the Horse Drawn Tram and Choral Society volunteer.
Data analysis in action at the SA Whale Centre 2019Nedra, Tony and Phyll with Cathy Riddell – Victor Harbor Visitors Centre / SA Whale Centre Manager 2022Volunteers Wayne Cornish, Nedra, Tony and Phyll with Dolphin Watch Scientific Advisor Nardi Cribb – SA Whale Centre 2018
Nedra is the perfect example of an outstanding community volunteer acting as our volunteer Manager of the Victor Harbor section of our longitudinal Citizen Science dolphin monitoring project – Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch, in operation since 2005 on Kangaroo Island. We expanded to include Victor Harbor in our regional research in 2011 and for the last 13 years, Nedra has performed her leadership and organizational roles admirably.
This award is an acknowledgement of her commitment to the collection of vital baseline data regarding dolphins by Dolphin Watch. Nedra is passionate, dedicated and committed, showing high levels of inclusivity and integrity with a cooperative, collaborative approach, all leading towards enhanced protection of cetaceans in regional waters.
We salute you dear Nedra!
Your massive contributions over so many years mean so much….indeed making a difference in this wonderful world.
