Rita Sellares

Rita Sellares is the director of the Fundación Dominicana de Estudios Marinos (Fundemar), where she has dedicated over 20 years to the study and conservation of marine ecosystems in the Dominican Republic. Recently, she has raised alarms about the unprecedented decline of marine ecosystems, highlighting a staggering 60% loss in coral coverage over just four years, and calling for urgent action to protect these vital environments.