Farah holds both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Imperial College in London. With 24 years professional experience, 20 of which in ocean advocacy, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Among her achievements, Farah has executed campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea. Farah is currently campaigning together with hundreds of scientists, civil society groups and businesses for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, a reckless emerging industry that will cause irreversible harm to deep-sea ecosystems, and for which the consequences in terms of disturbing locked-away carbon are unknown.
Farah is the editor of The Ocean and Us, a book that explores all the ways our lives interact with the ocean. The Ocean and Us brings together the expertise of over 35 ocean specialists. Order here.
In 2017 and in response to her observations in the sector, Farah set up Women4Oceans (W4O), a platform to elevate women's voices and participation in the ocean space. W4O now continues as a project of The Ocean and Us.
Farah strongly believes that by embracing our human diversity we can turn the tide for our ocean planet. Farah is bicultural, biracial and considers herself a citizen of the world.
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In 2017 and in response to her observations in the sector, Farah set up Women4Oceans (W4O), a platform to elevate women's voices and participation in the ocean space. W4O now continues as a project of The Ocean and Us.
Farah strongly believes that by embracing our human diversity we can turn the tide for our ocean planet. Farah is bicultural, biracial and considers herself a citizen of the world.
farahobaidullah.com
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I love to share my journey and inspire people into action for the ocean. I do so through story-telling. If you would like to book me for your next event, please get in touch.
"Who can talk about the ocean better than one who has spent a decade at sea as a salty senior ocean campaigner for Greenpeace. Farah is an original thinker and an encyclopaedic brain trust of marine conservation knowledge. Farah for the ocean is like a great free dive with perfect visibility and warm calm water. So good … “ Mark Benjamin Filmmaker - OCEAN WARRIORS New York, NY “Farah’s lecture at the National Maritime Museum was engaging, informative and visually compelling. The audience was captivated both by her and her topic. I’d be delighted to bring her back, as she is an excellent speaker!” Colette Loll Founder/Director ART FRAUD INSIGHTS Download my speaker profile below. |
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