Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor and Advisor in Marine Studies 1992 Oregon State University
Fabián Pina Amargós, Ph.D. Professor, Protected Areas 2012 Center for Marine Research of the University of Havana
Jamaluddin Jompa, Ph.D. Chairman 2019 Center of Excellence for Marine Resilience and Sustainable Development, Hasanuddin University
Michael Beck, Ph.D. Research Professor 2012 Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz
Randall Arauz International policy director 2016 Sea Turtle Restoration Program Network Sea Turtle Island Restoration Program Network