Jesse Jackson

Name: Jesse Jackson
Age: 23 (2023)
Nationality: Caymanian
Current Profession: Student
School & Major: Masters of Science in Advanced Naval Architecture at University of Strathclyde
Programme (s) completed at CCMI: 7-day Caribbean Marine Ecology Camp (CMEC); Young Environmentalist Leadership Course (YELC); 5-day Work Placement Programme; 3-day Marine Ecology Course (MEC)
Year programme was completed at CCMI: 2011, 2015 , 2016 , 2017

How did the CCMI programme you completed help you develop professionally and/or personally? “Doing a lot of boat dive and sitting next to Lowell every time and watching him run the boat, from very first time I went, I saw a great captain and how to take care of and handle a boat and the people on board. Now I am striving to get my Yacht Master to be able to captain boats of all size around the world.”

What is something you learned while at CCMI that you have never forgotten? “On of the many things I learned and I never forget was the difference between venomous and poisonous through the research on the lionfish.”

Is there something that you do differently now, because of what you learned at CCMI? “I personally learnt how import our corals are and how fragile they can be, as even a few degree of water temperature change can cause a lot of stress on the coral. Every time I went to CCMI, they constantly stressed how import it is to make sure when diving or snorkeling your fins don’t accidently hit the coral with the tip as this can may cause extensive damage to the coral. When ever I am diving or snorkelling now I am conscious aware of where my fin tips are at all time.”

Please share with us a favourite memory of your time at CCMI. “There are so many amazing memories its hard to pick one. But when I was in yr 10 of high school, I did a week of work experience with CCMI. There was not much happening that week as it was very wind and rough, so no water activities happened. Additional there was only four of us at the site at that time. However, one my most favorite memories was working with Lowell. I truly enjoyed building some steps that lead to the beach next to the kitchen with Lowell and also collecting bamboo at sunset to then fix up the outside shower the next morning, as well as maintaining all the boats and ensure Banana Wind’s anchors were hold every morning and night.”

You can contact Jesse to learn more about ALL of his CCMI experiences here: [email protected]

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