Since 2000, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, has championed the European lobster by crafting creative ways to collaborate with locals to implement conservation efforts.
The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
Lost tourism revenue is hurting marine protected areas around the world. Ocean experts say this is a reason to increase government investment in nature reserves.
If you love the ocean and its inhabitants and want to fight for their future, here are five easy ways you can get involved to help further Project AWARE’s mission.