Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. and Daniela Fernandez

Whipps, Jr. is the 11th President of the Republic of Palau. President Whipps' steadfast advocacy for ocean conservation has earned him global recognition as a champion of environmental stewardship and a driving force in the fight against the urgent challenges facing our oceans. Fernandez founded Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) in her dorm room at Georgetown University when she was only 19 years old. Since 2014, she has helped create the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders, establishing a presence in 165 countries, and accelerating more than 270 solutions to heal, protect, and restore our ocean

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"We cannot afford to open up the ocean to potential destruction," write President of Palau, Surangel Whipps, Jr. and SOA's Daniela Fernandez.

By Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. and Daniela Fernandez
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