In our new series My Ocean Story, we're getting to know the people of Project AWARE, finding out what drives them and what conservation actions they have in store for 2019!  

Working as a dive instructor in Grand Cayman, Sarah Gauthier saw first-hand the effects pollution was having on the ocean and knew she needed to take action to make a difference. Her challenge was to dive on all seven continents whilst spreading the message of marine conservation and showing that through small changes we can all make a positive impact on the planet. She shares her experience below: 

Trieu Huynh shares Project AWARE’s vision for a clean and healthy ocean. After seeing the effects litter was having on his home island of Bali and the outdoor environment he loves so much, he wanted a way to make a difference. His mission: Get everyone in the water doing their bit to clean up the ocean.

This year, as well as leading the charge to get 18 charismatic shark species listed on CITES Appendices, we are supporting a marine species loved in a way that is decimating their numbers. We share 3 ways you can help us #LoveTheUnloved

In exactly 100 days from today, the 183 Parties to CITES (182 countries + the European Union) will gather at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the next World Wildlife Conference – the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP18) to be held from 23 May to 3 June.

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This is an important opportunity to not only celebrate the work being done, but to inspire the next generation.