2012 MAR Leaders Selected!

After receiving 80 nominations from more than 100 organizations in the region, 35 candidates completed their application and were interviewed in person.

Selected fellows will work on projects related to mangroves protection, evaluation and expansion of fish replenishment zones, establishment of new marine protected area, among others.

The 2012 cohort will meet for the first time in a workshop that will take place in March 2012 in Livingston, Guatemala. The fellows will be receiving training in project design and strategic communications and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the 2010 and 2011 cohorts.