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.
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Diva Amon
Deep-sea biologist working at the nexus of science, policy, and communications.
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Bruno Monteferri
Environmental lawyer, filmmaker and founder of initiative to support citizen engagement in conservation.
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Umair Shahid
Development professional specialising on the sustainable management of fisheries in the Indian Ocean.
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Bola Majekobaje
Executive director of conservation NGO and author.
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Tommy Melo
Co-founder of conservation NGO, working to protect the marine environment of Cabo Verde.
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Priscila Lopes
Human ecologist specialising in fisheries co-management and sustainable resource use.
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Klaas de Vos
Independent consultant working on the blue economy and sustainable development of the ocean.
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Ilena Zanella
Co-founder and executive director of shark conservation NGO.