At NatureBrain, we are proud to welcome Paula Castillo Alonso as our new Ocean Officer, strengthening our work in ocean conservation and marine restoration through technology and nature-based solutions.
Paula joins the team as an ocean advocate and conservation strategist, bringing strong expertise across key areas of marine sustainability.
馃寠 Expertise in Ocean Conservation and Blue Economy
Paula has deep experience in:
Marine Protected Areas and ocean governance
Blue carbon and nature-based solutions
Marine ecosystem restoration
Blue economy and conservation finance
Her background combines science, policy, and strategy, allowing her to approach ocean conservation from both an environmental and economic perspective.
馃實 Scientific Background and Global Experience
Paula holds a degree in Oceanography and a Master鈥檚 in Earth System Governance. She has also worked with leading organizations such as WWF, IUCN-Med, and the United Nations on climate action and sustainability initiatives.
This experience gives her a strong foundation in both scientific analysis and international environmental strategy.
馃尡 Ocean Protection and Economic Opportunity
Paula鈥檚 mission is clear: demonstrate that ocean protection and economic development are not opposing forces.
Instead, her work focuses on building sustainable blue economies, where conservation and financial viability go hand in hand, benefiting both ecosystems and communities.
馃殌 What This Means for NatureBrain
As Ocean Officer, Paula will contribute to scaling marine restoration and ocean conservation projects, helping strengthen NatureBrain鈥檚 approach to nature-based solutions across both land and ocean ecosystems.
Her role reinforces our commitment to combining science, technology, and real-world impact.
We are excited to have her on board as we continue working to protect and restore the planet鈥檚 ecosystems.
Welcome to the team, Paula. The future of our oceans depends on it.
