Enric Sala
National Geographic explorer | Leading global ocean conservation and marine protection initiatives
Enric Sala transformed from marine scientist to global conservation leader, using pioneering research to reveal how protecting marine ecosystems can solve critical global challenges.
Enric Sala transformed from marine scientist to global conservation leader, using pioneering research to reveal how protecting marine ecosystems can solve critical global challenges. As a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, he has conducted groundbreaking studies across the world's most vulnerable marine environments, demonstrating the interconnected nature of ocean health and planetary survival.
His work bridges scientific understanding with actionable conservation strategies, showing how ocean protection directly impacts climate stability, biodiversity preservation, and human survival. Sala's research offers a compelling blueprint for environmental restoration, advocating for ambitious goals like protecting 30 percent of Earth's surface and ocean floor.
Through his presentations at major global forums, he has inspired governments, organizations, and individuals to reimagine our relationship with the planet's marine ecosystems, turning scientific insights into powerful calls for transformative conservation action.
- Protecting 30 percent of Earth's surface and ocean floor through strategic conservation planning
- Creating large-scale marine protected areas and ocean reserves for biodiversity preservation
- The economic and environmental case for high seas protection and international ocean governance
- How marine ecosystem restoration addresses climate change and global sustainability challenges
- Translating marine science research into actionable conservation policy and implementation strategies
A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor
A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor
Por qué necesitamos proteger el alta mar
More Talks
Let's turn the high seas into the world's largest nature reserve
Glimpses of a pristine ocean
Glimpses of a pristine ocean
Topics
Industries
At a Glance
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Contribute
Know a talk we're missing?
Frequently Appeared With
Speakers who have appeared at the same events
César Hidalgo
Renowned Data Scientist | Founder of Collective Learning
TED 2018, TED2018
John Doerr
Kleiner Perkins chairman | Backed Google, Amazon, Twitter; introduced OKRs to the world
Countdown Summit 2021, TED 2018
Romain Lacombe
Data Scientist | Reinventing Environmental Analytics
TED 2018, TED2018
T. Morgan Dixon
Co-Founder, GirlTrek | Empowering Black Women's Health
TED 2018, TED2018
Similar Speakers
Speakers with related expertise
Discover Similar Speakers
Find speakers with related expertise and topics to expand your search.