Our team is united by a passion for the ocean, conservation, and community. Together, we bring a wealth of experience from diverse fields—aviation, military service, business, tourism, diving, and travel—while sharing a commitment to protecting Antigua and Barbuda’s natural environment for future generations.
Julie Esty – Founding Director
Julie founded the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) in 1997, after a heartbreaking and unsuccessful search for two young Antiguans lost at sea. Since then, she has dedicated her life to saving lives and protecting the waters she calls home.
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017,
Julie led ABSAR’s relief efforts, raising over US$500,000 from donors worldwide. She managed the allocation of these funds to support critical recovery projects in Barbuda and Dominica, ensuring resources reached the communities most in need.
Holding university degrees in both Aeronautical Science and Marine Science, along with a pilot’s license, Julie combines technical expertise with a lifelong passion for conservation. An Antiguan resident, she remains deeply involved in ABSAR’s helicopter and underwater search teams.
She also played a key role in securing Antigua and Barbuda’s ban on toxic sunscreens and continues to lead many ABOT initiatives, championing healthier oceans and safer communities.
Tim Woodward – Founding Director
Tim began his career at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before serving with the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Germany, Cyprus, and Africa. It was during this time that he discovered his passion for diving, leading expeditions across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
After leaving the military in 1989, Tim spent
25 years working globally in the commodity derivatives sector for leading international banks. In 2014, he became the founding CEO of The Country Food Trust, a UK charity that produced and distributed over 2.5 million meals to people living in food poverty during his tenure.
In recognition of his charitable work, Tim was awarded an MBE in 2022 by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Today, Tim and his wife Hazel dedicate their time to marine conservation across the Caribbean, focusing primarily on reef conservation and restoration projects.
Eloise Green – Director
Born on the Nature Isle of Dominica, Eloise grew up surrounded by the island’s rich biodiversity and natural beauty. This early connection to nature instilled in her a deep appreciation for the environment.
After completing her studies in Dominica, she pursued Hospitality Management at the Philoxenia Institute in Cyprus, followed by an Executive Diploma
in Business Management from the University of the West Indies. Professionally, Eloise worked in marketing with the Barbados Tourism Authority before relocating to Antigua, where she now lives.
She is the co-owner of Anchor Concierge and Super Yacht Services, one of Antigua’s premier yacht concierge agencies, serving the island’s luxury yachting community. Alongside her career, Eloise actively supports marine and ecological projects, driven by her commitment to preserving the flora and fauna of the Caribbean.
Louis Evans – Director
Louis began diving at the age of eight and completed his PADI Divemaster training under the late John Charlesworth at Aquanaut Diving Centre in Antigua. His passion for the ocean led him to study Marine Biology and Oceanography at the University of Plymouth (UK), before qualifying as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. His career took him across the globe, working as a dive instructor in multiple countries.
Today, Louis is the co-owner and manager of Dive Carib, a leading scuba diving training facility in Antigua, alongside his business partner Leigh Cunningham.
Louis is also an active supporter of marine-related organisations, including the National Parks Authority, Elkhorn Marine Conservancy, ABSAR, and ABOT. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, he is dedicated to raising awareness of local environmental issues and sharing his expertise with young people in Antigua and Barbuda.
Blake Rose – Director
Blake was born and raised between Africa and North America, sparking a lifelong love for wildlife, adventure, and travel. His early career included stints crewing on yachts, working in safari lodges, and spending ski seasons in Europe before co-founding Scott Dunn World. Over the next 25 years, Blake helped grow Scott Dunn into the UK’s leading tailor-made luxury travel brand, before selling the company to private equity in 2014.
He now continues his work in the travel sector as a non-executive director at F&P Travel and as a director of Salamander Voyages, a private gulet charter business in Turkey.
With a lifelong passion for conservation and the sea, Blake is focused on ensuring the travel industry becomes a force for good—protecting natural environments while offering meaningful, sustainable experiences.