Ona is a passionate ocean advocate from Spain, currently pursuing a Biology degree in France. Her dedication to marine conservation began in high school with a research project on sea turtle bycatch. After graduation, she took a gap year to gain hands-on experience, contributing to sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica and marine debris cleanups in Norway.

While studying at university, she completed an externship with the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy, exploring the power of GIS and storytelling for conservation. She created a StoryMap on sea turtle bycatch, recognized in the 2024 Esri ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition. With seed funding, she is now developing a project to engage fishers in using a digital platform to report bycatch incidents and collaborate with scientists for better conservation outcomes.

Accredited as a Young Ocean Advocate by the Directorate General of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs of the European Commission, she is also a member of the Young Citizens’ Council for the Ocean, co-developing the Blue Citizenship Compass with young Europeans to promote ocean protection.

Driven by a deep commitment to the ocean, Ona believes that through collaboration and innovation, we can create meaningful change to ensure the future of the ocean.