The 2021 Cohort

Meet the inspirational ocean professionals selected for 2021 cohort of the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Programme.

The 2021 cohort includes eight Ocean Leaders selected through a global nomination and international selection process.

Executive director of conservation NGO and author.

Deep-sea biologist working at the nexus of science, policy, and communications.

Development professional specialising on the sustainable management of fisheries in the Indian Ocean.

Independent consultant working on the blue economy and sustainable development of the ocean.

Environmental lawyer, filmmaker and founder of initiative to support citizen engagement in conservation.

Co-founder of conservation NGO, working to protect the marine environment of Cabo Verde.

Co-founder and executive director of shark conservation NGO.

Human ecologist specialising in fisheries co-management and sustainable resource use.