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