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For more than a quarter century, Pew marine fellows have worked to address some of the ocean's biggest challenges. Today, six distinguished researchers join a global community of more than 200 fellows working to advance ocean conservation.
From finding climate-resilient reefs in the Philippines to tracing illegal seafood supply chains in West Africa, this year's fellows will leverage innovative methods and community-based conservation to deepen our knowledge of the ocean—and find effective ways to protect it. | | |
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"The world's oceans have never been under greater threat. Humankind relies on healthy oceans in countless ways. These talented scientists are working to conserve and protect marine species and habitats across the globe—from Africa's coasts to the coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean." |
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Sue Urahn, president and CEO of The Pew Charitable Trusts | | | | |
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Rene Abesamis, Ph.D.
University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Rene Abesamis will collaborate with local scientists to identify and protect climate-resilient coral reefs in the Philippines. | | |
Dyhia Belhabib, Ph.D.
Ecotrust Canada
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib will trace illegally caught seafood in Senegal and identify areas where illegal fishing is most prevalent. | | |
Marine Cusa, Ph.D.
Oceana
Leveraging cutting-edge DNA tools, Dr. Marine Cusa will examine the sustainability of fish meal in diets used by major European aquaculture companies. | | |
James Kar-Hei Fang, Ph.D.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. James Kar-Hei Fang will rebuild pearl oyster reefs in Hong Kong, collaborating with local fishers on sustainable aquaculture techniques to support reef revival. | | |
Christina Hicks, Ph.D.
Lancaster University
Dr. Christina Hicks will untangle the intricate ties between international finance and overfishing in East and West Africa. | | |
Emi Uchida, Ph.D.
University of Rhode Island
Dr. Emi Uchida will bridge big data and local knowledge to identify key drivers of mangrove and seagrass loss in the Coral Triangle. | | |
