Farah Obaidullah is the founder of The Ocean and Us, the editor of the new book The Ocean and Us. She holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Imperial College in London. With over 20 years professional experience, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Among her achievements, Farah has executed campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea ..read more

Brianna Bambic is a dynamic and dedicated professional currently spearheading the Field Engagement team at Allen Coral Atlas, a pioneering tool that provides high-resolution mapping and monitoring of the world's coral reefs. Her career is rooted in a profound commitment to marine conservation, particularly focusing on coral reef ecosystems. Brianna's journey in marine science began with her earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Denver, where she was recognized on the Dean's list. She further honed her expertise by pursuing a Master's degree in Natural Resource Management ..read more

Marina Garmendia is a marine scientist and co-founder of Coralisma, a non-profit aimed at rebuilding coral populations in Mexico. With a background in professional diving, she recognized the urgency to address coral reef degradation. In addition to her leadership at Coralisma, Marina is deeply involved in research to improve coral restoration methods. She was part of a research team at the CRRAM Lab, presenting findings on coral micro-fragmentation at the 50th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting as well as at the 2022 International Coral Reef Symposium. Her work also extends internationally, includ ..read more

Dr. Nancy Knowlton is a distinguished coral reef biologist known for her extensive work in marine science. Her academic journey began at Harvard University, from where she graduated before earning her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Professionally, she has held esteemed positions in various reputable institutions. Early in her career, she served as a faculty member at Yale University from 1979 to 1984. Post that, she joined the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama as a staff scientist and worked there until 1998. She also had a tenure at the Scripps Institution ..read more

Shelby Tomas is an experienced leader in marine conservation and restoration, serving as the CEO and Founder of the Ocean Rescue Alliance (ORA). Her academic background includes a master's degree in Marine Ecology and she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Marine Biology at the University of Florida. She has also been a key participant in various marine restoration projects and previously worked as the head laboratory technician for AMEC Foster Wheeler in Gainesville. As the CEO of ORA, Tomas has led several important initiatives, most notably the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project. The proj ..read more

Dr. Raquel Peixoto is a leading scientist with a specialized focus on coral reef conservation. Her innovative research on probiotics investigates potential solutions to help coral reefs survive the impacts of climate change. Dr. Peixoto has led several studies in collaboration with scientists from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Cornell University. The studies involved introducing beneficial bacteria to fragments of coral in aquariums. These microbes, which are naturally present in healthy coral reefs, significantly increased the coral's resilience to incr ..read more

Dr. Dirk Petersen is the executive director and the founder of SECORE International (SExual COral REproduction), a non-profit organization dedicated to coral reef conservation. Stemming from Petersen’s groundbreaking research on coral reproduction that started as an initiative in 2001, he established the organization as an NPO in 2015. Petersen's innovative findings have led to the development of techniques that harness sexual coral reproduction for coral reef conservation. Initially, SECORE focused on sustainable coral breeding for the aquarium trade (ex situ conservation), but soon, within a ..read more

Join us for a fantastic interview with Zack Rago as he touches on the importance of combining science with art, outreach, and storytelling. Most ocean advocates will be familiar with Zack from his involvement in the Chasing Coral documentry. In this episode you'll learn more about what he's up to now - still pushing to save the ocean for future generations. We were honored to have him on the show and we know you'll enjoy this special episode! Follow Zack on Twitter: Zack Rago (@Zackropora) Follow us @ REEF Roundup Instagram ⁠Marine Conservation Podcast (@reefroundup)⁠ REEF Roundup Website ..read more

Join us for a fantastic interview with Dr. Andrea Grottoli as she touches on many important topics, but in particular the importance of ensuring that the science is turned into policy and the policy becomes action! Dr. Andrea Grottoli is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences and former President of the International Coral Reef Society She is also the co-author on the recently released paper "Rebuilding Coral Reefs: A Decadal Grand Challenge" calling for new commitments and actions by the world's policymakers to protect and restore coral reefs. The recommendations for policy action a ..read more

Dr. Charlotte de Fontaubert is Global Lead for the Blue Economy at the World Bank, where she is responsible for guiding the Bank’s transition towards a Blue Economy approach, defined as the sustainable and integrated development of oceanic sectors in healthy oceans. She is also Program Manager for PROBLUE, a Multi-Donor Trust Fund launched in 2018, which aims to identify new ways to finance the transition to a blue economy. As a Senior Fisheries Specialist, she has co-authored some of the Bank’s seminal publications on fisheries and the blue economy, including The Sunken Billions Revisited, a ..read more