How rewarding to be a part of the Oceana team. As an Alaska Native born and raised in Juneau, the coastal waters of Alaska have always been an integral part of my life. Significant childhood memories consistently link me to the water: family outings and recreation; tribal connections to past, present, and future generations; community … Read more
Location: United States
Being close to water has always been a truly revitalizing experience for me. I was born and raised in Bulgaria and I’ve never known a Bulgarian who didn’t go to the Black Sea beaches during the hot summer months. My parents were fortunate to own a summer house in the northern part of the coast … Read more
Jon Frank is Director, Global Corporate and Celebrity Partnerships at Oceana. In this role, Jon oversees Oceana’s brand partnerships and the organization’s recruitment and cultivation of celebrity supporters. Jon joined Oceana in 2007 as Digital Marketing Fellow, bringing his background in journalism to bear as an email fundraiser within Oceana’s e-Activism department. In this role, … Read more
Ricardo’s first work focused on the study of marine mammals and reptiles, though he should mention sharks as well, because they made sporadic appearances in many of his sea journeys. He has had some of his best times with dolphins, whales, turtles and sharks. The experiences in his life that have affected him the most … Read more
Gib Brogan is a fisheries campaign manager at Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans. For nearly 20 years, he has worked to improve the policies that manage our oceans including fisheries, seafood, habitat protection and pollution. Gib helps lead Oceana’s fight to save North Atlantic right whales from … Read more
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