IMPACT AWARD 2021

We've awarded two $10,000 awards to support thoe working hard to protect and defend our oceans **

ABOUT NATALIE’S WORK:

Natalie is studying how chemical pollutants impact marine ecosystems. Her goal is to more thoroughly understand how pollutant tolerants organisms can transform harmful chemicals into less harmful compounds through research and field work.

WHAT SPARKED HER PASSION FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION:

“I appreciate the ocean in all of its forms, basking in the warm and calm days, and reveling in the stormy days when the rain droplets sound like a string quartet of crickets. However, I have watched the ocean take a rampantly polluted new form that has sparked a passion in me to make a change.”

HOW SHE PLANS TO USE THE $10K GRANT:

This funding will allow Natalie to accurately research and study the recently discovered DDT waste barrels off the coast of Los Angeles. This will include collecting samples of the site and performing extensive lab experiments on them to better understand DDT tolerance in marine environments.

Support her work:@NatalieGrayo11 on Twitter

ABOUT KENDRA’S WORK:

Kendra founded the nonprofit Coastal Connections, Inc. with a mission of protecting coastal habitats necessary for sea turtle recovery. She and her team of 70+ volunteers focus on educating and connecting people to environment.

WHAT SPARKED HER PASSION FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION:

“My last family vacation was a trip to Hawaii in 8th grade. I spent every day outside in nature, but the day that shaped my whole future was the day I went snorkeling off a rocky beach path among the most beautiful coral reef and was greeted by a green turtle. I knew I wanted to protect them forever.”

HOW SHE PLANS TO USE THE $10K GRANT:

This funding will allow Kendra and her team at Coastal Connections, Inc. to establish a Beach Basket Pilot Program in two neighboring coastal counties for beach goers to conduct their own beach cleanups. Funding will support materials, installation, training with local partners, data management, and reporting for the 6-month pilot program period.

Support their work:Coastal-connections.org

Our two winners will each receive $10,000 to help fund their impactful marine conservation projects as well as mentorship and support from experts on the Biossance team. We are so excited to see how their work will help to create a greener, healthier planet.

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