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Marine Biologist and MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management from Oxford University.

With more than 20 years of experience in marine conservation, Yacqueline has specialized in marine spatial planning, focusing on the design and creation, in a participatory manner with key stake-holders, in the declaration of conservation figures for the protection of critical habitats of em-blematic species such as small and large cetaceans. In this sense, she has built her experience by participating directly and actively in projects led by different NGOs and universities. She cur-rently serves as biodiversity and ocean policy coordinator for WWF-Chile and as coordinator of the WWF’s regional project, Eastern Pacific Blue Corridor.

Marine biologist, Director of Coastal-Marine Conservation at Wildlife Conservation Society-WCS Argentina.

With a degree in Biology, her first years in research focused on the ecology, demography, behavior, and physiology of elephant seals in Patagonia. She currently leads area-based marine conservation projects. In particular, her experience includes the integration and analysis of geo-referenced data for the identification of priority conservation areas, the design of marine protected areas (MPAs), strategies for the effective implementation of MPAs, and advocacy for the creation of new MPAs. She is part of the WCS team, focused on the creation of the first oceanic MPAs, Namuncurá-Banco Burdwood I and II, and Yaganes.

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the State University of Bahia, Brazil, and artist.

She has worked in marine conservation projects in Brazil and Uruguay for over 16 years. For nine years, she focused on communication and art for the Tamar Project in Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil. For the past four years, she has served as the executive coordinator and creative harmonizer for projects at OCC – Organization for Cetacean Conservation in Uruguay, where she has lived since 2017.

She is a Bio-Leadership Fellow 2022 and the current president of the Uruguayan Network of Environmental NGOs. With a background in Fine Arts from a Federal University and a multidisciplinary approach, she applies creative problem-solving to environmental challenges. She explores holistic and artistic tools for human development, fostering awareness, sensitivity, and connection with nature, with a focus on education, conservation, and regeneration.

Marine Biologist with a Master’s degree in Environmental Analysis from the Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil.

She has worked in biodiversity conservation and environmental education for over 18 years. She develops both formal and informal environmental education initiatives and promotes the creation and management of Conservation Units in southern Brazil, in collaboration with local and traditional communities.

She is the coordinator of the projects Dunas Costeras and Olas que Te Quiero Mar, as well as the director of the Center for Environmental Education and Monitoring (NEMA).

Deputy Director of Conservation and Coordinator of the Aves Argentinas Marine Program .

As a biologist he has an extensive background in marine research and conservation. He has led projects on seabird-fisheries interactions, and has developed extensive experience as an On-Board Observer for the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development. He created the Tamini Tabla device to reduce bycatch, for which he received the Marsh Marine Conservation Leadership Award in 2018. He is the author of multiple scientific and technical publications on marine conservation.