Dr. Ruth Fernandez

Project Maya Affiliate

Ruth is an Environmental Scientist interested in sustainability and conservation. However, in later years her research and professional life has been focused in Marine Biology, specifically in cetacean (dolphin) biology. Ruth completed a European PhD in ecology in 2010 (University of Vigo, Spain) addressing general aspects of the ecology of the bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, in Galicia, NW Spain. She is currently an honorary member of staff at Aberdeen University (UK) and works as freelance environmental consultant within Europe (e.g. UK, Spain, Portugal) in projects related to the management and distribution of cetaceans and other wildlife populations (e.g. birds, invertebrates). Ruth has been actively involved with Spanish conservation NGOs since 2001 (i.e. www.cemma.org) and she has a deep interest in environmental education and local community projects.

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Restoring Biodiversity: A Journey at Luna Meadow Nature Reserve

In the heart of Clawton, straddling the border between Devon and Cornwall, lies Luna Meadow Nature Reserve, a once monoculture farmland now on its way to becoming a thriving ecosystem. Maya Project proudly announces its latest venture, a commitment to restore and rejuvenate this precious piece of land into a haven for biodiversity

Grow an Exhibition!

Art and gardening are both well known for their recuperative benefits in helping people to recover from mental health conditions. Imagine the power of using both in one project.

Portsmouth based artist Adrian Mundy is doing just that with his Grow An Exhibition project, which has been awarded Arts Council England (ACE) funding. Adrian is well on the way to full recovery after 17 years of agoraphobia that at first left him virtually housebound. He has also had M.E. for over 27 years which physically limits what he can do.