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 passion for the sea and environmental protection led her to the diving world. Today, as …
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Author: Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief
Giacomo Abrusci is a conservation biologist and Executive Director of SEVENSEAS Media
Hafsa Jamel, a Program Manager at the Lanka Environment Fund
Hafsa is driven by a vision for a sustainable future where Sri Lanka’s next generation leads in conservation. A Colombo resident, Hafsa has dedicated their career to strengthening climate resilience, …
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Bettylou Sakura Johnson, a Hawaiian Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Bettylou’s story is one of undeniable talent, determination, and a deep connection to the ocean. Growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, she spent her early years mastering …
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Naw Ruth, a Dive Instructor & SSI Ambassador at DIVEIndia
Naw Ruth, a dive instructor from the Karen community on Havelock Island (known locally as Swaraj Dweep) in the Andaman Islands, is opening up opportunities for women interested in diving …
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Brisa Hennessy, a Costa Rican Professional Surfer at the World Surf League
Brisa’s life has been anything but normal. Born in Costa Rica to American parents who had established a surf school in the Central American nation, she was raised there until …
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Sumana Deni, a Local Representative Positive at Change for Marine Life – Gizo, Solomon Islands
Sumana, a proud member of the Gizo community, is leading a remarkable transformation for the island’s waste management and conservation efforts. Gizo, known for its exceptional reefs and rich cultural …
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Laura Scussolini, a Designer, a Divemaster, & an Ocean Advocate at SSI Blue Oceans Program
For Laura, the ocean has always been her calling—a source of inspiration and purpose. Originally from Germany, she’s a designer, ocean advocate, and divemaster whose passion for coral reefs has …
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Navigating the High Seas: Career Reflections and Lessons in Ocean Conservation from Kristina Gjerde
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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Dr. Josie Palmer, a Sea Turtle Conservation Specialist at the General Organization for Conservation of Coral Reefs & Turtles in the Red Sea
Josie leads strategic initiatives at SHAMS to safeguard sea turtle habitats in the Red Sea, where her work focuses on balancing marine wildlife conservation with the impacts of human activity. …
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Dr. Lauren Smith, a Marine Biologist, Elasmobranch Specialist, & Environmental Project Manager at Shark & Skate Scotland & Saltwater Life
Lauren is a passionate marine biologist whose career centers on elasmobranch research, marine conservation, and environmental advocacy. As the founder of Saltwater Life, Lauren has dedicated over a decade to …
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