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Written by Vanessa Vu (Diverseas Volunteer & Creative Writer) | Interviewed by Brigitta Gunawan (Founder of Diverseas) Have you ever imagined what a career in ocean conservation looks like? Perhaps you are eager to take a step towards it, but are hindered by the expectations and social norms in your community. Perhaps being a conservationist means being labelled as not having a steady income, not having any future job prospects, not making a successful career. Perhaps.  But p

Written by Prisha Bhagwan Jhamandas (Diverseas Volunteer & Creative Writer) | Interviewed by Brigitta Gunawan (Founder of Diverseas) Nestled in the in the seaside town of Limbe, Cameroon an enthusiastic environmentalist. Meet Forbah Sandra, a master's student majoring in Disaster Risk Management with a strong desire to safeguard our planet by volunteering as an environmental educator. Her journey from a curious young girl to a passionate advocate for coastal ecosystems is no

Written by Song Hyun Ji (Diverseas Volunteer & Creative Writer) | Interviewed by Brigitta Gunawan (Founder of Diverseas) Along the coast of Vancouver BC lies a captivating blend of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush forests, offering a myriad of outdoor activities and breathtaking vistas, from the bustling downtown core to the serene wilderness of Stanley Park, Vancouver's home to several important marine conservation and rehabilitation sites stretched across the coast. 

Written by Anjalee Senarath (Diverseas Volunteer & Creative Writer) | Interviewed by Brigitta Gunawan (Founder of Diverseas) The Californian coast has long been known for its scenic oceans and beach getaways. While the beauty of the Golden State of the US continues to shine on the surface, a community of enthusiastic ocean conservationists is working in the background to protect the central coast of California by proposing a national marine sanctuary - The Chumash Heritage Na

Written by Vanessa Vu (Diverseas Volunteer & Creative Writer) | Edited by Kira Jensen (Ocean Literacy Projects Intern) | Interviewed by Brigitta Gunawan (Founder of Diverseas) Developing leaders, cultivating ideas, and accelerating solutions. These are the goals of Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), an organisation that cultivates a global network of leaders, mentors, advocates, and entrepreneurs with one goal in mind:to restore the health of the ocean in our lifetime. The SOA

By Ni Putu Amanda Salsabila Ariyasa Putri (2025 Blue Roots Scholar) Halo! Namaku Amanda, dan aku ingin berbagi cerita tentang 6 minggu paling seru, penuh pelajaran, dan bikin jatuh cinta pada laut lebih dalam dari sebelumnya. Pre-dive briefing with Blue Roots Scholars and 30x30 Indonesia Conservation Divers Tahukah kamu, hanya 40% penyelam di dunia adalah perempuan? Itu adalah salah satu fakta yang bikin aku terkejut saat pertama kali bergabung dalam Blue Roots Scholarship ,

By Kadek Laksmi Satyawati (2025 Blue Roots Scholar) Bali is where I was born, raised, and where I always return. It’s a place full of cultural richness and deep personal meaning. The ocean has always played a central role in our community’s daily life through ceremonies and livelihoods. As an island nation, Indonesia is defined by its vast and diverse coastlines. Yet despite growing up surrounded by the sea, I often felt distant from it. In the first quarter of 2025, I assist