I have always considered civil society movements as one of the major changing tools that can make this world a worthy place to live in. If you don’t like it, change it. Since I was a kid, and thanks to my parents’ values and education, I got involved in many of social movements at school … Read more
For as long as Helena can remember, she’s always had a deep interest in the environment and its conservation. This led her to graduate in Environmental Sciences, majoring in marine biodiversity conservation, and dedicate her entire career to sea protection. The more she learns about and sees the fragile ecosystems hidden under the sea surface, … Read more
Wasting and squandering natural resources form part of our way of life. As if these resources were inexhaustible. Evidently, this is not so, but we continue to live like this even though we know millions of people are suffering the serious consequences caused by our actions. The earth, seas and oceans are being destroyed by … Read more
My first works focused on the study of marine mammals and reptiles, though I should mention sharks as well, because they made sporadic appearances in many of my sea journeys. I have had some of my best times with dolphins, whales, turtles and sharks. Today, practically all life forms living in the sea deserve my … Read more
A conservation ecologist by training, Allison has a BSc from McGill University in Canada, and an MSc and PhD from the University of East Anglia in the UK. Allison has dedicated her career to tackling the impacts of human pressure on the ocean. As a research scientist, she has studied a wide range of issues, … Read more
There are many ways of giving sense to one’s life, and all of them are equally valid… Since somebody told us that we need to work in order to live, I’ve chosen to optimise my time by fighting for change and to contribute, with my dedication, to making this world a healthier and more liveable … Read more
Like any child, when Jorge was little he loved to spend time playing in the countryside, surrounded by nature. He had the opportunity to spend a large part of his childhood surrounded by pine forests, oaks, oak groves and fields of Castile and Leon, so that, little by little, his interest in the environment and … Read more
From an early age I have enjoyed exploring the marine environment of the Dutch coast; growing up by the North Sea allowed me to be in close contact with sea creatures, like plaice, common shrimp and jelly fish. Marine life continues to fascinate me, as beautifully described by Jacques Cousteau: “The sea, once it casts … Read more
Brussels, being the greenest capital of Europe (in terms of green spaces J) has probably not the most direct link with oceans you can imagine. Indeed Belgium is not usually pictured as a symbol for oceans, tropical fish species, colorful corals reefs and other beauty of the marine environment. However, being the political heart of … Read more
Being born in central Spain, during my first years I believed that the sea was a playground. The sea meant to me a Mediterranean, sandy beach where I learnt to swim and to build castles. And then one year I met the Atlantic, the fishing boats coming in and out of port, the fascination of … Read more
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