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“Kerstin’s passion for the environment began as a child and later saw her working with sea turtles as an undergraduate biology student. In 2011, she became involved in manta ray conservation in Peru, working with local fishers and volunteers to study and conserve these marine titans.”, a press release of the Whitley Fund for Nature explained.
“For the first time in Peru, fishers are being supported by Planeta Océano to develop responsible manta ecotourism.” Instead of catching the mantas, they are being released, since people have realized they are worth much more alive.
Edward Whitley, Founder of the Whitley Fund for Nature, said that “Kerstin’s commitment to marine conservation has helped mobilize action to ensure that giant manta rays persist in our oceans, and is using her entrepreneurial spirit to demonstrate they are worth more alive. We are especially pleased to be recognizing Kerstin, as part of our 25th anniversary, and wish her every success.”, you can read in the press release.
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