Dr. Christopher Clarke is the Director of Danah Marine Research, where he leads global research expeditions and programs supporting groundbreaking marine research. He directs a team of talented wildlife cinematographers who help raise awareness for the need to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems. His profound passion for the ocean inspired him to pursue a double honours degree in Oceanography with Geology and a PhD in Marine Biology, focusing on shark movement and behaviour, which he now uses to inform the successful implementation of sustainable Marine Protected Areas.
Dr. Clarke is a Certified Senior Ecologist with the Ecological Society of America, a Senior Research Fellow at NSU’s SOS Shark Research Center, a Chartered Environmentalist with the Society of the Environment and Life Fellow of the Explorers Club. He was the founding CEO of the Save Our Seas Foundation, which has established over 480 research and education projects in 90 countries, having a measurable conservation impact on every continent and in every ocean.
Currently, he serves as the Managing Director of CO-EXIST Projects, which effectively highlights the numerous anthropogenic threats facing the world’s oceans and champions sustainable marine conservation research and educational initiatives to protect biodiversity on an international scale.
His recent research in the Indian Ocean, particularly in the Red sea and Seychelles Archipelago, underscores the critical need for managing apex predator populations and their habitats to maintain ecological balance for future generations. He is actively involved in the creation of significant marine protected areas and fishery managed pathways for migratory species through his extensive network of international colleagues.
“Our oceans are a vital part of our planet. To truly protect them, we must first strive to understand their complexities. Only by showcasing their value can we inspire meaningful change and encourage others to appreciate what’s worth saving.”
Dr. Christopher Clarke
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