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The following organizations have provided their support for this project, making our Deep Sea Conservation Festival possible.

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Ana Meleshko

Hi! My name is Ana and I’m the art director for the Deep Sea Conservation Festival. While not a marine biologist by trade, I did get my B.S. in biology with a studio art minor so I’m excited for this opportunity to combine my interests! Coming into this project I didn’t know much about the deep sea beyond it being the home of some funky creatures and extreme environments. But, now having worked with this wonderful team, I’ve learned how interconnected the deep sea is with our everyday lives. I hope you join me in learning more about the deep sea, its inhabitants, and how you can help keep it safe!

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Samantha-Lynn Martinez

Samantha-Lynn Martinez (she/her) is a Filipina-American marine ecologist, graphic designer, illustrator, camerawoman, and science communicator based in Seattle, Washington. In tandem with her background as a marine scientist, Samantha aims to utilize her passions for art and communication to make engaging with science more accessible for folks from all walks of life, through her designs, filmmaking, and presenting. Samantha joins the Deep Sea Conservation Festival as a videographer for the event.

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Griffin Hart

Howdy, I'm Griffin! I am a photographer and graphic designer (among other things) and am responsible for this here website (and promotional materials)! I don't have much of a background in marine sciences, so my connection to this event is through my partner Lina (through whom I found a deep love for the ocean). I'm very happy to be involved in this project and hope to see you at the festival!

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Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative

The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a promotion partner of the Deep Sea Conservation Festival and comprises a network of experts from over 80 countries who practice deep-ocean science, governance and other activities, although predominantly deep-sea ecology. DOSI’s mission is to utilise independent scientific findings about the deep ocean to support its ecosystem-based management and integrate other fields of expertise in the development of deep-ocean strategies and solutions.

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Students Explore Aquatic Sciences

Students Explore Aquatic Sciences (SEAS) is a volunteer-run outreach program operated by undergraduates, graduate students, and staff in the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and College of the Environment. We aim to increase access to science for underserved students in the Seattle area. Our program provides project-based learning activities, free of charge, for K–12 students.