By Kristina M. Gjerde, Senior High Seas Advisor to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Ocean Programme Having recently been honored with the Elizabeth Haub Award for Environmental …
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Women in Conservation – SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – Issue 116 – Jan 2025
Scientists Document Rich Biodiversity Along Underexplored Chilean Coastline An international team of scientists on board …
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It Begins with the Ocean Biome
By Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine, Media, PA, USA My inspiration for this quilt came …
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Genuine Ocean Protection: 100 x 50
By Deborah Rowan Wright Can we set a longer-term target aiming to safeguard the whole …
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From Canvases to Currents: An Art Curator’s Call to Protect Our Seas
By Ombretta Agro’ Andruff I’m an Italian-born freelance curator with a serious love for the …
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Dr. Abbrar Labban, an Environmental conservation specialist for the Conservation of Coral Reefs & Turtles in the Red Sea
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Abbrar’s connection to the sea began early, with childhood vacations …
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Dr. Vanessa Robitzch, a Communication, Citizen Science, & Outreach Program Manager for Conservation of Coral Reefs & Turtles in the Red Sea
Vanessa is a true multi-hyphenate in marine conservation, a marine biologist, population geneticist, and fish …
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Lisa Uttal, a Science Outreach and Media Coordinator at NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS)
Growing up in Michigan near freshwater lakes, Lisa spent countless hours in the water from …
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Jamie Fitzgerald, an Ocean Conservationist & Partnerships Lead at Edges of Earth Collective
Jamie is a marketing and communications consultant, conservationist, and PADI Divemaster who has dedicated her …
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Sea Briganti, The Founder & CEO of Loliware
Sea is the visionary Founder and CEO of Loliware, an AI-driven materials innovation company pioneering …
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Dr. Carol Buitrago-López, a Coral Restoration Program Manager at SHAMS
Growing up in Colombia, Carol developed a deep connection to nature, from the lush rainforests …
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Dr. Laurenne Schiller, a Marine Conservation Scientist at Carleton University & Dalhousie University
Laurenne’s career blends rigorous academic training with a drive to reshape how we think about …
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Tatiana Weston-Webb, a Brazilian Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Tatiana’s path to becoming one of the world’s top surfers is a blend of Brazilian …
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Verena Gill M.S., The Supervisory Biologist at NOAA Fisheries’ Protected Resources Division Alaska
Verena’s lifelong dedication to marine conservation has roots in a childhood fascination with Alaska’s rugged …
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Marine Thomas, The Associate Director of Conservation at The Nature Conservancy in Hong Kong
Marine didn’t always know her career would lead to ocean conservation, but her connection to …
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Johanne Defay, a French Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Johanne’s journey from a landlocked region in central France to becoming one of the world’s …
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Kiku Ezaki, The President at the Kaito Yumin Club
Kiku Ezaki is a celebrated figure in Toba, Japan, where her family-run ryokan and her …
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Meral Hafeez, a Project Manager at Manta Trust Raa Atoll
Meral’s path to marine conservation didn’t follow the usual flow. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Meral …
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Molly Picklum, an Australian Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Born and raised on the New South Wales Central Coast, Molly Picklum, affectionately known as …
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Gabriela Bryan, an American Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Kauai has long been a cradle for some of the world’s most talented surfers, producing …
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Jenny Luksch, a Social Media Manager at Scuba Schools International (SSI)
Jenny didn’t set out with a plan to make the ocean her career, but her …
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