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SOSF Projects
Projects
Since 2003, the Save Our Seas Foundation has supported and funded over 300 research, conservation and education Projects worldwide
Project leaders
The Save Our Seas Foundation supports people who develop the original ideas and act as drivers of the projects in the field and in the lab
Partners
The Save Our Seas Foundation supports some key longterm Projects that tackle ecosystem based issues or problematics that cannot be resolved within a few years
Sponsorships
Learn about the long the Save Our Seas Foundation's sponsorships of outreach and education efforts around the world.
Project leader blogs
Read the news about our Projects written by our Project Leaders often from the field, and discover their incredible lives and stories through their own words and images
SOSF Centres
SOSF Shark Education Centre
Cape Town, South Africa
SOSF D'Arros Research Centre
D’Arros Island & St-Joseph Atoll, Seychelles
SOSF Shark Research Center
Dania Beach, Florida, USA
SOSF Grants
Funding applications
Informations about applications
Funding guidelines
Our guidelines on funding projects
Funding FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - Here you will find the answers to most questions you may have
News
Ocean News
The Save Our Seas Foundation team reports on the latest ocean stories from around the world
Project leader blogs
Our funded project leaders tell their own stories
Scientific Publications
Conservation Strategies
Conferences & Upcoming Events
Find the dates and locations of the most relevant upcoming scientific conferences on Elasmobranchs
Foundation

Team

Our team consists of a passionate group of people who are dedicated to marine conservation. Our core operations are handled by a small group of people located in various offices around the world.

Management & Administration

Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. James Lea

Dr. James Lea

Chief Executive Officer
Sandrine Griffiths

Sandrine Griffiths

Grant Programme Manager
Julia Dufour

Julia Dufour

Administration Coordinator

Communications

Jade Robyn Schultz

Jade Robyn Schultz

Global Communications Manager
Thomas P. Peschak

Thomas P. Peschak

Director of Storytelling
Dr. Lauren De Vos

Dr. Lauren De Vos

Scientific Writer
Caiti Allison

Caiti Allison

Content Creator and Digital Engagement Coordinator
Kelsey Manners Dickson

Kelsey Manners Dickson

Visual Content Designer
Faaizah Southgate

Faaizah Southgate

Communications Assistant
Dr. Isla Hodgson

Dr. Isla Hodgson

Science Communicator

Scientific Committee

Sarah Fowler

Sarah Fowler

Scientific Advisor
Dr. Dean Grubbs

Dr. Dean Grubbs

Scientific Advisor
Dr. Andrew Chin

Dr. Andrew Chin

Scientific Advisor

Consultants

S​t​e​f​a​n K​u​b​i​c​k​i

S​t​e​f​a​n K​u​b​i​c​k​i

Technology Advisor

SOSF D'Arros Research Centre

Dr. Robert Bullock

Dr. Robert Bullock

Research Director
Henriette Grimmel

Henriette Grimmel

Programme Director
Ellie Moulinie

Ellie Moulinie

Research Officer
Dillys Pouponeau

Dillys Pouponeau

Research Officer

Island School Seychelles

Terence Vel

Terence Vel

UniSey & Island School Seychelles
Sheena Talma

Sheena Talma

Save Our Seas Foundation Ambassador and Island School Coordinator
Sheril De Comarmond

Sheril De Comarmond

Education and Communications Coordinator

SOSF Shark Education Centre

Dr. Clova Mabin

Dr. Clova Mabin

Education Centre Director
Claire Metcalf

Claire Metcalf

Facilities Administrator
Karen Merrett

Karen Merrett

Education Coordinator
Justine Swartz

Justine Swartz

Senior Educator
Wade Naude

Wade Naude

Junior Educator
Logan Benjamin

Logan Benjamin

Junior Educator
Antonique Dick

Antonique Dick

Digital Engagement and Science Communication Officer
Lillian Ngotshane

Lillian Ngotshane

Housekeeper

SOSF Shark Research Centre

Dr. Mahmood Shivji

Dr. Mahmood Shivji

Director
Dr. Matthew Johnston

Dr. Matthew Johnston

Associate Professor
Dr. Jeremy Vaudo

Dr. Jeremy Vaudo

Research Scientist
Geoffrey Walker

Geoffrey Walker

Research Associate