Bonnie Lei ,
Demand from China means that sharks and rays can contribute 60 per cent of a Myanmar fisherman’s income, but the level of fishing means that 24 per cent of species of these endangered vertebrates are becoming extinct. As well as her shark conservation work in Myanmar. Bonnie Lei, 24, from the United States, has worked on marine and tropical biodiversity in Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico.
Impact:
- 14 Conservation and fisheries officials trained in species preservation.
- 8,000 Fishermen educated in sustainable fishing methods.
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