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A Conversation with Andrew Sharpless: Oceana’s Retiring CEO Reflects on 21 Years at the Helm and What’s Next

Andrew Sharpless is retiring after leading Oceana for 21 years. He has focused on creating policies to protect and restore marine ecosystems. Under his leadership, Oceana has achieved significant victories, such as rebuilding fish stocks and implementing sustainable fishing practices. He believes that healthy oceans can feed billions of people and emphasized the importance of local communities in advocating for ocean conservation. Looking ahead, he hopes Oceana will continue to combat plastic pollution and advocate for transparency in ocean activities.

Read the full article at oceana.org

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