Arturo leads different conservation and fisheries management initiatives at COBI, is a Marine Biologist with a master’s degree in climate change and sustainable development, , most of these dives have been accompanied by community partners and used in community participatory projects. He has more than 17 years of experience in marine conservation projects and sustainable fishing through community participation.

Carlos is a veterinarian, environmental researcher, data scientist, and science documentalist who specializes in marine mammal health. His research focuses on studying the effects of climate change on wildlife health, particularly marine mammals. Through his research on microbiomes and metagenomics, he explores the complex interactions between environmental changes and disease dynamics in these species.

Luis is a Mexican naturalist and documentary filmmaker.  He studied Biology at Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, and specialized in marine mammals ecology and management. He is currently a producer and director at CATIRI MEDIA and HOLOBIONTE Nature & Science Films. He likes to capture images using all kind of cool technology (from traditional cameras to drones). He coordinates editing, colour grading, and photography direction. He's produced and directed short and mid-length films focused on natural resources, and his outputs have premiered at the EAS 2021 Congress on Environmental Education for Sustainability.

Adlai is an MSc Global Health student in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Psychology at the Autonomous Metropolitan University in Mexico. Adlai is particularly interested in investigating the intersection of climate change and psychosocial well-being. Under the co-supervision of Sherilee Harper and Marina Banuet, Adlai’s research focuses on exploring the mental health impacts of climate change in Mexican fishing communities and understanding the health co-benefits of adaptation strategies. Outside of her studies, she enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, learning German and reading.