David Bellamy narrates DVDs for Project Atlantis

From the boglands of Ireland to the tropical rainforests of Belize, the renowned botanist, writer and broadcaster David Bellamy has travelled the world to spread his message of conservation and environmental awareness, but it was the less than tropical location of DJCAD that was his latest destination.

Bellamy came to DJCAD to work with Elaine Shemilt, Steve Ellis, Paul Shafi and David Nicholls of the Project Atlantis team. Project Atlantis is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Springfield Incubator Unit. The Project manages the official website of South Georgia Island, a haven for millions of birds and seals, which is located in the South Atlantic.

To minimise any negative impact or disturbance to the island's flora and fauna and historical heritage the island’s government provides advice and guidelines for visitors. The Project Atlantis team was commissioned to produce environmental briefing DVDs tailored for three audiences: cruise passengers; operators, such as yachts and expeditions; and the military. In January this year the team visited the island on board HMS Gloucester to film cruise ship visitors and the military on the island.

The purpose of Bellamy's visit to DJCAD was to narrate the three DVDs. David Nicholls said, "David Bellamy enthusiastically agreed to come up to DJCAD to narrate the DVDs. He was brilliant; he put so much passion into his voice. He has added significant value to the impact of the visual briefing material. We are very grateful to him for giving up his time to help us."