Watch: Pew Marine Fellows in Action
Around the world, scientists and conservationists are working to protect and restore our ocean. The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation supports these midcareer professionals by funding innovative research and building a vibrant international network of experts dedicated to sustaining marine life and coastal communities. With more than 200 fellows from 40-plus countries, the program fosters collaboration, drives solutions, and helps turn scientific insights into lasting conservation impact.
Watch their stories to see how fellows are making a difference for our ocean.
How Gene Editing Could Help Us Find Corals That Can Withstand Warming Waters | Pew Marine Fellow Phillip Cleves | United States
Reef-building corals rely on a delicate partnership with algae to survive, but as oceans warm, that relationship can break down, leading to coral bleaching and, eventually, to degraded reefs. Pew marine fellow Phillip Cleves uses a gene editing tool to better understand how genetics make some corals resilient to heat. His research could help scientists find and protect the corals that are most likely to survive a changing climate.
The Role of Women in Fiji’s Mud Crab Fisheries | Pew Marine Fellow Sangeeta Mangubhai | Fiji
Mud crabs are vital predators in Fiji’s mangrove ecosystems and a key source of food and income for coastal communities. Pew marine fellow Sangeeta Mangubhai highlights the crucial and often overlooked role that women play in catching mud crabs by hand as well as how to sustain this fishery.
Protecting Coastal Habitats to Sustain Fisheries and Communities | Pew Marine Fellow Songlin Wang | China
Vital nearshore habitats such as eelgrass beds support fish and invertebrate populations, absorb and store carbon, and protect shorelines from flooding. Pew marine fellow Songlin Wang works with coastal communities to help conserve these ecosystems and encourage the use of nondestructive fishing methods that improve seafood sustainability, protect marine biodiversity, and boost coastal resilience.
