Carol PHUA

Carol Phua is the Executive Director Strategy, Science and Partnerships at the General Organisation for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS) , in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. Prior to joining SHAMS, she led the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative and was the Global MPA Lead at WWF, where she has worked for over 20 years. At every stage of her career, she has been drawn to challenging projects that require a unique approach, in the belief that working closely with communities is key in the conservation of coastal resources. Carol founded Ocean Witness and was the leader of WWF-Malaysia's Marine Programme and Global Sharks & Rays Initiative. She is also the lead author and editor of the Living Blue Planet Report.