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.

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

Co-founder and executive director of shark conservation NGO.

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

Executive director of conservation NGO and author.

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

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.

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