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She is an environmental engineer and a specialist in biodiversity conservation, with over 20 years of experience in marine conservation. She currently chairs AquaMarina, an NGO dedicated to the protection of the Franciscana dolphin, sea turtles, and other coastal-marine species in Argentina. She has led research on health, acoustics, and bycatch mitigation, working in collaboration with coastal communities and international conservation networks.

He is a researcher and conservationist specializing in sea turtles. He was a member of TRAFFIC South America – WWF in Uruguay and coordinated leatherback turtle conservation projects in Mexico and Venezuela. In 1999, he founded and directed the organization Karumbé – Sea Turtles of Uruguay, with which he won the Gold Medal of the Conservation Leadership Program (2001). He also promoted the creation of REDASO, which coordinates projects in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, and has held prominent positions in the IUCN, the International Sea Turtle Society, and WCPA-Marine. His work has extended to Africa with the Equatorial Guinea Sea Turtles project, and in 2016 he received the Marsh Award – Marine Conservation Leadership. Since 2020, he has been an Adjunct Researcher at the Azara Foundation (Argentina).

He is an agronomist, activist, and environmental educator, as well as technical and public policy coordinator at the Curicaca Institute, an organization he co-founded in 1997. With a master’s degree in Soil Science, he specialized in environmental planning and management, waste management, and air pollution. Throughout his career, he has worked as a consultant on national and international projects and has led initiatives in biodiversity conservation, sustainable development with local communities, environmental education, and public policy formulation in defense of nature and social justice. He has played a key role in environmental forums and coalitions such as the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, the Atlantic Forest NGO Network, the Costa Mar Sul Coalition, and the Pampa Coalition.

She is a lawyer (UBA), specializing in Environmental Law (UCA) and with postgraduate training in gender and law (UBA). She is deputy executive director and director of Biodiversity at the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation (FARN). She represents FARN in national and international forums such as the National Biodiversity Commission and the Convention on Biological Diversity. She participates in various regional and global networks relevant to the protection of oceans and human rights, including the IUCN.

She is a veterinarian and holds a PhD in forestry, agricultural, and veterinary sciences. She has more than 18 years of experience in different areas and scales of biodiversity conservation work, including fieldwork, monitoring, wildlife management and containment, laboratory analysis, and university teaching, as well as participation and coordination of marine and terrestrial conservation projects. She is currently the Scientific Director for WCS in Chile, where she leads various initiatives related to the coexistence of human activities with biodiversity, strengthening collaborative and synergistic actions between public and private actors.

Es doctor en biología de la Universidad de California, Estados Unidos, especializado en el comportamiento de los mamíferos marinos y en su conservación. Es fundador del Foro para la Conservación del Mar Patagónico y cofundador de The Language of Conservation Project. También a sido fundador y miembro del Consejo de Administración de varias organizaciones no gubernamentales (nacionales e internacionales) dedicadas a la conservación. Fue Investigador del CONICET y de la Wildlife Conservation Society desde donde impulsó la creación de áreas oceánicas protegidas.

He is a Veterinarian (UBA) and holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management (UNSAM). Buenos Aires Zoo, Animal Health and Conservation Department (1998-2021). Delegate of the Scientific Committee of the Inter-American Convention for the Conservation and Protection of Sea Turtles (2011-2021). Member of the Technical Advisory Group of the National Action Program to reduce the interaction of sea turtles with marine debris – National Action Plan for the Conservation of Sea Turtles (since 2019). National Directorate for Environmental Management of Water and Aquatic Ecosystems, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (2021-2024). Currently Coordinator of the Marine Program of Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina.

With a background in Agricultural Engineering and Foreign Trade, he focused his career on biodiversity conservation. In 1993, he co-founded the Whale Conservation Institute (ICB), where he is now President and has built a solid team. He has promoted inter-institutional alliances with the government, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector, strengthening the ICB’s operational capacity and its influence on public policy. Under his leadership, the ICB won the BBVA Foundation Award for Biodiversity Conservation in Latin America.

He is a veterinarian (UBA) with more than 39 years of experience as a wildlife veterinarian. He has worked in animal welfare, preventive and curative health management, and research on birds, mammals, and reptiles of multiple exotic and native species, as well as in the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions, penguins, and sea turtles, contributing to their recovery and conservation. He is the director of scientific relations at the Temaikèn Foundation and a member of the Accreditation and Ethics Committee of the Latin American Association of Parks, Zoos, and Aquariums (ALPZA) and the National Commission for Wildlife Health and Welfare of SENASA.

She is a marine biologist and a master’s candidate in biological sciences at the University of Valparaíso. She has more than 15 years of experience in conservation policy and strategic consulting. As an ocean researcher at Fundación Terram, she has led advocacy, training, and partnership initiatives for marine conservation in Chile and Latin America. She has worked with coastal and indigenous communities, NGOs, and public agencies, and represented Chile at international forums such as CITES COP19.

He is a professor at the National University of Southern Patagonia and a researcher at CONICET, with more than 30 years of academic and scientific experience. He also serves as South American Coordinator of BirdLife International’s Marine Program, promoting marine conservation and sustainable seabird management initiatives at the regional level.

He is a marine biologist from the Universidad Austral de Chile, with a Ph.D. in environmental sciences and marine ecology from Macquarie University, Australia. He has 25 years of experience in marine conservation, focusing on the conservation of whales and dolphins, the creation of protected areas, and marine environmental education. He is currently the marine conservation coordinator at Fundación Melimoyu.

He is a prominent biologist and principal investigator at CONICET specializing in the reproductive biology and biodiversity of Patagonian marine invertebrates, as well as actively participating in projects monitoring rocky intertidal zones throughout the American continent. In addition to his institutional role at the ProyectoSub foundation, he combines teaching, scientific production, collaboration in international networks, and participation in high-impact scientific expeditions.

He is a veterinarian (UBA), doctor of veterinary medicine (University of Munich), and holds a master’s degree in environmental health (University of Navarra). He has extensive international training in management, innovation, and sustainability (IAE Business School, Harvard Business School, Public University of Navarra, and Freie Universität Berlin) and is a former Deputy Minister of Agricultural Affairs and Production for the Province of Buenos Aires. Since 2022, he has served as a volunteer advisor to the Antarctic Agenda Foundation, contributing his expertise in technological innovation and sustainable development.

He is the CEO and co-founder of the Patagonia Natural Foundation and, in his role as Vice President, leads efforts from Puerto Madryn to conserve Patagonia’s natural heritage. He also serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Argentine Committee of IUCN and is a former ranger of the Valdés Peninsula.

He is a renowned environmental activist, writer, and explorer, with more than 40 years of experience dedicated to marine conservation. He was Brazil’s official representative to the International Whaling Commission for two decades, where he served as Alternate Commissioner, Acting Commissioner, and Head of the Scientific Delegation, in addition to actively collaborating in conventions such as CITES and the Convention on Biological Diversity. He led pioneering projects in the protection of the southern right whale in Brazil, promoting the creation of marine protected areas of great importance, including the Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Isla de Lobos Wildlife Refuge, and various Environmental Protection Areas. His career has earned him numerous awards, including the Animal Action Award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (2023), one of the most prestigious international awards for nature defenders.

He is a marine zoologist specializing in penguins, with a PhD in Foraging Ecology of Emperor and King Penguins (1993) from the University of Kiel. He has conducted scientific expeditions to Antarctica and Subantarctica for more than three decades, and lived in the Falkland Islands as a fisheries observer and consultant for Falklands Conservation. He is co-founder, scientific director, and trustee of the Antarctic Research Trust, and has published over 100 scientific articles, as well as several books on penguins and travel guides on Antarctica. For 30 years, he has also served as expedition leader and lecturer on polar cruises in Antarctica, Subantarctica, and the Arctic.

He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology from the University of Costa Rica and a Ph.D. from the Department of Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island. He has been a member of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Stakeholder Council, the International Blue Carbon Expert Group, and in Costa Rica, the National Wetlands Council, the Cocos Marine Area Regional Council, and the National Conservation Areas Council, among others. He represents Conservation International in the First Debt-for-Nature Swap, the Osa Trust, and the Sustainable Biodiversity Fund. He has worked with Conservation International since 2005 and is currently the Vice President of Oceans for the Americas.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s degree in Human Settlements and Environment from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where she also completed complementary studies in ecology and landscaping. She currently serves as Senior Public Policy Officer, Chilean Patagonia at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where she supports the local coalition in promoting innovative conservation policies and building strategic collaborations among organizations dedicated to protecting Patagonia. His work focuses on strengthening ties with key actors and government agencies, as well as supporting capacity building and fundraising processes within the framework of the Forum project.

She is a biologist specializing in marine ecology and conservation, with a master’s degree in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge. She has worked in research on cetaceans and marine wildlife bycatch, environmental education, and protected area management in Uruguay, the region, and internationally, collaborating with institutions such as UNEP-WCMC, DINAMA, and Vida Silvestre Uruguay. She was coordinator of the Wildlife Refuge Program in Uruguay and co-founder of Cetáceos Uruguay, leading projects on Franciscana dolphins, orcas, and coastal education. Her career combines scientific research, university teaching, and community outreach, with experience in strategic planning, participatory conservation, and capacity building.

He is a biologist and biodiversity specialist, member of the campaigns department at Greenpeace Argentina, where he focuses his work on raising awareness of the interrelationship between climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. He has been a spokesperson in Latin American media, notable for warning about increasingly intense and prolonged extreme weather events and advocating for urgent solutions such as impact mitigation and adaptive planning in the face of the environmental crisis.

She is a business administrator and was elected president of IBRACON in 2021. She is a PADI-certified open water diver, with diving experience in seven countries. She is passionate about Patagonia, especially the Valdés Peninsula (Argentina), a destination she visits frequently.

He is the founder and president of the Global Penguin Society, a researcher at CONICET, an associate professor at the University of Washington, and co-founder and co-director of the IUCN Penguin Specialist Group. Since 1989, he has been dedicated to marine conservation and has helped protect millions of hectares of habitat, benefiting 2.5 million penguins. He has received awards such as the Whitley Gold Award, the Rolex Award, and the Indianapolis Prize.

He is a marine biologist with more than 30 years of experience in marine mammal research and conservation, mainly in Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica. He has led the discovery of critical feeding and breeding areas for blue whales in the southern hemisphere and has promoted the creation of Marine Protected Areas in response to climate change. He has also been a professor at the Universidad Austral de Chile and president of the Blue Whale Center. He is currently the director of the Patagonia Azul Foundation and a senior scientific advisor. He has received international awards such as the Whitley Gold Award and the Bicentennial Seal of Chile, and is an active participant in scientific committees of the IUCN and the International Whaling Commission.