Fathima (Team Lead) with her teammates Simra, Deepa and Nilukshi are from Sri Lanka, with a diversified background and special interest to work for Ocean Conservation and Climate Change. They work on coral restoration projects and are involved in community awareness programs on marine debris through their youth-led organization Earth Lanka Youth Network. They have centered their connection to ocean conservationin all their work. This team has successfully organized community-related initiatives and engaged stakeholders on climate issues caused through ocean acidification. It has always been their dream to learn how to dive to expand their expertise into the ocean conservation sector, and this opportunity to become certified will advance their careers in ecosystem restoration in SriLanka. This training grant will allow their dream to become a reality while also enhancing the breadth and impact on their careers.

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