Georgia Whitaker

Georgia Whitaker is a senior oceans campaigner for Greenpeace, known for her advocacy on marine conservation issues. In her role, she focuses on the impacts of industrial fishing practices, particularly bycatch, which refers to the unintentional capture of non-target species. Whitaker has been vocal about the urgent need for sustainable fishing practices and the protection of marine ecosystems, especially in regions like the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, where unprecedented levels of blue shark bycatch have been reported. Her work emphasizes the importance of reforming fishing regulations to preserve ocean biodiversity and promote responsible fishing methods.