Kauai has long been a cradle for some of the world’s most talented surfers, producing icons like Andy and Bruce Irons and Sebastian Zietz. Gabriela Bryan...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...