Growing up in Spain in the 80s-90s, David always knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of the Spanish environmentalist Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and of Jacques Cousteau. Today, as a curious and committed citizen and scientist, David enjoys exploring the links between ecosystems and human livelihoods, and strives to channel his skills … Read more
Arielle Sutherland‑Sherriff is a Policy Advisor on fisheries at Oceana’s Brussels office. Born and raised in Brussels within a multicultural environment, she brings an international outlook to her work on EU fisheries management. She studied Oceanography at Bangor University in Wales and later trained in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). At Oceana, Arielle works to support … Read more
Marine Cusa is a marine scientist and senior policy advisor who specialises in seafood transparency, traceability, and fisheries governance. Her love for the ocean goes back to a childhood traveling the seas on a sailboat. These adventures at sea shaped the person she is today and nurtured a deep desire to study and protect the … Read more
Vera Coelho is Executive Director and Vice President at Oceana in Europe. She leads the organization’s campaigns and a team of 30+ advocates, scientists and communicators in multiple office locations across the continent. Vera joined Oceana in April 2020 and has helped the organization secure more than 20 policy victories for European waters. Vera is … Read more
I’m originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but I moved to Madrid in 2017. I have always been fascinated with anything related to computers, electronics and technology in general. I started learning programming in high school and then I studied Information Systems Engineering. I’m also certified in cloud computing and I’m currently enrolled in a MSc in … Read more
Like the mountains, the ocean has always fascinated me and filled me with awe and a certain amount of fear: of its power, its beauty, and its mystery. I have many happy memories of holidays by the sea, and recall with mixed feelings our frequent ferry crossings to visit family in France. After working in communications to fight fraud in Europe, at the EU anti-fraud office … Read more
Irene is a senior communications officer at Oceana in Europe, where she leads efforts to strengthen the organisation’s public presence and develop high‑impact communications strategies. Her work focuses on reinforcing Oceana’s media relations, amplifying its voice across social media and digital platforms, and ensuring its advocacy reaches broader and more diverse audiences. With experience across environmental … Read more
Mar is from Madrid, but her family comes from southern Spain, from the land of a different kind of ‘sea’—the sea of olive trees in Jaén. With over 20 years in the private sector and at Oceana since 2018, Mar is a strategic Human Resources leader with a Law degree and a Master’s specialising in … Read more
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