OUR TEAM

We are a dedicated team of professionals united by our passion for marine conservation raising awareness about the vital importance of our oceans. You can get involved by participating in our events, joining one of our ongoing projects, or even creating your own initiative to help protect marine life. If you're passionate about making a change and interested in joining this 80+ member international organization, consider joining us!

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Founder

Sabine Castro

Sabine Castro is an innovative social entrepreneur with a focus on ESG Business. From her work at NASA to her delegation to the United Nations, she aims to incorporate responsibility into education, policy change, and innovation.

Director of Public Health Education

Abigail Coffey

I'm Abby, a high school student passionate about health equity, reproductive justice, and addressing systemic health disparities. I'm particularly interested in how environmental health affects reproductive outcomes and access to safe, equitable care.

Director of Development

Dylan Claypool

My name is Dylan Claypool and I am a rising senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have always had a passion for the environment and public policy. I am so thrilled to be selected to help protect our oceans.

Director of Outreach

Kapish Sharma

I am passionate about connecting people to marine conservation through empathy and creative outreach.After witnessing turtle hatchlings in Velas, I began using storytelling to build emotional alliances for the ocean.

Director of Environmental Policy

Laron Gresham Fomby

Laron is a dedicated environmental advocate and policy strategist with a strong background in climate justice and sustainability. He's currently a third-year undergraduate at the University at Buffalo, studying Political Science and Law.

Director of Finance

Shreya Nalla

Coming soon!