MEET THE HEROES
Regina Blandón
Narrator
- Mexican actress committed to environmental causes
- More than 4 million followers on social media
- Known for the TV series La Familia P. Luche
She has appeared in films and series such as Cindy La Regia, Invitation to a Murder, and Con los años que me quedan.
OUR HEROES
Nélida Barajas
“The Ally of Women Fishers”
Nélida lives in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, where she works to empower women’s fishing cooperatives. She has led national and international projects and built partnerships among organizations committed to ocean conservation. She is currently Executive Director of the Intercultural Center for Desert and Ocean Studies (CEDO).
Esteban García-Peña
“The Fish Ambassador”
Esteban grew up admiring Jacques Cousteau and dreaming of exploring the ocean depths. As an adult, he realized that marine ecosystems face growing threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. In response, he helped develop a census of marine species to identify endangered populations, better understand marine biodiversity, and promote sustainable seafood consumption. He currently serves as Fisheries Campaign Director at Oceana Mexico.
Valeria Mas
“The Photographer of the Deep”
Valeria is a marine photographer who believes in the power of images to inspire environmental awareness and change. Through her lens, she has documented both the degradation of coral reefs and the progress of marine restoration efforts. In 1999, she founded the Mexican Association of Underwater Imaging. Her work has received numerous national and international awards and has been exhibited to wide audiences.
Valeria’s story reminds us that we only protect what we love — and we only love what we know. Visit her website to discover her work.
Nélida Barajas
“The Ally of Women Fishers”
Nélida lives in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, where she works to empower women’s fishing cooperatives. She has led national and international projects and built partnerships among organizations committed to ocean conservation. She is currently Executive Director of the Intercultural Center for Desert and Ocean Studies (CEDO).
Esteban García-Peña
“The Fish Ambassador”
Esteban grew up admiring Jacques Cousteau and dreaming of exploring the ocean depths. As an adult, he realized that marine ecosystems face growing threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. In response, he helped develop a census of marine species to identify endangered populations, better understand marine biodiversity, and promote sustainable seafood consumption. He currently serves as Fisheries Campaign Director at Oceana Mexico.
Valeria Mas
“The Photographer of the Deep”
Valeria is a marine photographer who believes in the power of images to inspire environmental awareness and change. Through her lens, she has documented both the degradation of coral reefs and the progress of marine restoration efforts. In 1999, she founded the Mexican Association of Underwater Imaging. Her work has received numerous national and international awards and has been exhibited to wide audiences.
La historia de Valeria nos recuerda que uno solo cuida lo que ama, y solo ama lo que conoce. Visita su página para conocer su trabajo
