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Mujeres del Mar: Empowering Women in Ocean Conservation

Mujeres del Mar (Women of the Sea) is a Spanish organisation dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and developing women leaders in ocean conservation and sustainable resource use. This initiative creates a space for all women working towards the preservation of oceans and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Background

Mujeres del Mar’s vision is to build a community of inspiring women around the world working together to conserve the ocean. The organisation aims to inspire women to create a positive impact on the environment and society through storytelling and collaboration opportunities.

Key Objectives

The main objectives of Mujeres del Mar include:

  1. Giving voice to women of the sea
  2. Connecting voices of women in ocean conservation worldwide
  3. Sharing inspiring stories of women from different ocean-related sectors

Activities

Mujeres del Mar engages in various activities to support its mission:

 

  • Networking: Creating a network of women who conserve the ocean and its resources around the world.
  • Storytelling: Conducting inspiring interviews with women from different ocean-related sectors.
  • Blog: Publishing articles and stories about women in marine conservation, research, and sustainable blue economy.

Target Audience

Mujeres del Mar is for women dedicated to:

  • Marine conservation
  • Research
  • Sustainable tourism
  • Fishing
  • NGOs or blue economy companies
  • Ocean-related sports like surfing or diving           
  • Any other form of ocean-related work

Contact Information

For more information or to get involved with Mujeres del Mar:

Mujeres del Mar continues its work to inspire, connect, and empower women in ocean conservation, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources and the preservation of our oceans.