Quick Profile: Giacomo Abrusci
About Giacomo Abrusci, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of SEVENSEAS Media
Giacomo Abrusci, with a twenty-year tenure in conservation biology, is a dynamic leader in the realms of conservation media, wildlife biology, and the study of anthropogenic impacts. As a highly connected figure in the conservation, NGO and tourism sectors, Giacomo is known for his entrepreneurial acumen and a solid track record of impactful projects.
His career includes significant roles such as working on marine biodiversity conservation with Conservation International, contributing to scientific publishing and education at the American Chemical Society, and managing global communications at the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Giacomo’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship is further manifested in his role as the Founder and Executive Director of SEVENSEAS Media. His guiding mission is to forge connections and mobilize resources both within and beyond the conservation community, aiming to prevent habitat destruction and biodiversity loss.
In the past decade, Giacomo’s journey has taken him from Washington DC to Bangkok, Munich, and Milan, reflecting his global perspective and versatility. Currently residing in Italy with his husband, together they remain steadfast in a commitment to advancing nature and humanity, leveraging science, technology, strategic partnerships, and effective communication to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Some recent writing by Giacomo:
What WFP’s HungerMap LIVE Knows About Fisheries (Without Quite Knowing It) May 2026
A Matter of Matter: Salone del Mobile 2026 Bets Sustainability Can Be Beautiful Enough to Sell April 2026
Small Scale Fishing in Tunisia Faces Growing Environmental and Economic Strain February 2026
What to Do When Your In-Laws Are Eating a Protected Species November 2025
Nature-Positive Vibes at the IUCN World Conservation Congress October 2025
Other publications:
Une évaluation rapide de la biodiversité marine des récifs coralliens du Mont Panié, Province Nord, Nouvelle Calédonie. Edité par S. A. McKenna, N. Baillon, H. Blaffart, et G. Abrusci
Other media:

Marine Photobank: Aligning Conservation and Tourism through Images and Stories.
The Loss of Species: Mangrove Extinction Risk and Geographic Areas of Global Concern
Why raccoons are digging through your social feeds: an investigation


