Martin was born and raised in the Anambas Islands and comes from the village of Mengkait. He graduated from the Jakarta Fisheries College and recently qualified as a PADI Divemaster. Since joining the Bawah Reserve team in 2018, he has enjoyed the incredible beauty of the underwater world that surrounds us. Martin has a strong interest in marine protection and has gained extensive knowledge of various conservation activities. He believes that increasing awareness and engagement within local communities is vital to the success of marine conservation.