In this inspiring episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin sits down with Carlos Mallo, the founder and CEO of Innoceana, an innovative organization dedicated to marine conservation. Carlos shares his journey from being an engineer to a passionate marine conservationist, highlighting the importance of community engagement and technology in tackling the challenges facing our oceans.
Join us as we explore:
Carlos's childhood experiences that ignited his love for the ocean.
The pivotal moment that led him to leave his engineering career for marine conservation.
The impactful projects Innoceana is currently working on, including coral restoration, humpback whale monitoring, and seagrass conservation in Costa Rica and Spain.
The unique approach of empowering local communities through education and capacity building.
The challenges of fundraising in the nonprofit sector and how Innoceana is navigating these waters.
Get ready to be inspired by Carlos's story and learn how you can contribute to ocean conservation efforts in your own community.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:39 Ocean pollution awareness from childhood
07:00 Ocean conservation career transition
13:12 Engineering in marine conservation
15:30 Building a non-profit organization
24:27 Conservation collaboration in different countries
32:55 Funding for environmental projects
42:38 Seagrass and sea turtle conservation
52:43 Collaborating for ocean conservation
Website: https://innoceana.org/
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