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Changing the World, One Wave at a Time

Meet the finalists transforming ocean conservation. Their innovative efforts are making waves and shaping a better future for our seas. Discover their stories and be inspired.

Representing youth, academia, business, NGO, science and entrepreneurs our judges bring a unique blend of passion for sustainability and a commitment to positive change.

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Changing the World, One Wave at a Time

Meet the finalists transforming ocean conservation. Their innovative efforts are making waves and shaping a better future for our seas. Discover their stories and be inspired.

Representing youth, academia, business, NGO, science and entrepreneurs our judges bring a unique blend of passion for sustainability and a commitment to positive change.

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Our Finalists:

Nadine Wahab

Sustainable Network Egyp

Egypt

A pioneering national network uniting sustainability practitioners across Egypt to share resources, amplify impact, and collaborate on joint action. The initiative promotes collective, non-competitive environmental stewardship, strengthening ties between Red Sea and Mediterranean projects.

nadine.wahab@gmail.com
Gauri Salunkhe

Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park

Reconnecting with the Reef
Fiji

An Indigenous youth-led ocean literacy program integrating traditional and scientific knowledge. It empowers students and communities to understand coral reef ecosystems through peer-led education, expeditions, and hands-on learning across Fiji.

gauri.a.salunkhe@gmail.com
Lester Dellosa

Sachet, Away!

Philippines

A creative comic and digital learning series teaching ocean literacy and deep-sea mining awareness to youth. Co-created with local artists and students, it blends art, science, and advocacy to spark action across six coastal regions.

lesterdellosa14@gmail.com
Beyond Borders Collective

The Ocean Knows My Heart

Egypt & Tanzania

A co-created children’s storybook and learning toolkit blending art, emotional literacy, and ocean awareness. The initiative links Sinai and Tanzania communities, empowering children to express environmental care through storytelling.

margherita.poto@uit.no
Che Divine Nsoh / Association for Community Awareness

Kick-Out the Debris

Cameroon

A youth-driven campaign engaging 200 young leaders in five coastal communities in Limbe. Combining education, cleanups, and the “Ocean Biodiversity Cup” football tournament, it turns conservation into a source of pride and action.

grantproposal@ascoa-cm.org
VeryNile Team

VeryNile

Turning River Waste into Opportunities
Egypt

Africa’s first large-scale Nile-based initiative turning river waste into livelihoods. Local fishers collect and recycle river plastics before they reach the sea, creating green jobs and promoting circular economy models across Upper Egypt.

alban@verynile.org
Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Bahari Yetu Magazine

Tanzania

A Swahili-language magazine translating ocean science into community-friendly stories and visuals. It preserves traditional knowledge, supports eco-entrepreneurs, and inspires pride in conservation across Bagamoyo’s coastal villages.

soatanzania@gmail.com
Oceanography Centre

ClimatePod

Cyprus

A modular wet lab transforming a shipping container into a marine research and education hub. The “ClimatePod” empowers scientists and students to monitor Mediterranean warming and ocean acidification while engaging local communities.

papatheodoulou.magdalene@ucy.ac.cy
Mark Joseph Laceste

Women Fisherfolk Leadership Corps

Philippines

A social-ecological initiative empowering women in Palawan through leadership training, coral monitoring, and sustainable fishing education. It builds community resilience and gender equity in marine conservation.

mark@lalakbayin.com
Husna Amimu Msola

Matumbawe Hai: Revitalizing Livelihoods in SOMAKI-CFMA

Tanzania

A holistic community-led model combining coral restoration, sustainable fishing, eco-tourism, and financial inclusion. It empowers local divers and women to restore reefs and build economic resilience across the Kilwa Seascape.

husnaamimu@gmail.com