Enric Sala produces documentary films and other media to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy environment, and to inspire country leaders to protect more of the natural world.
11 Facts About Enric Sala
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Enric Sala grew up near the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain, where he developed a lifelong passion for the ocean.
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Enric Sala obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Barcelona in 1991 and a Ph.
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Enric Sala then moved to the United States to become a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
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Enric Sala was a professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California and a researcher at Spain's National Council for Scientific Research.
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At Scripps, Enric Sala helped create the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, an innovative multidisciplinary program to train future leaders in marine conservation.
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In 2006, Enric Sala moved back to Spain to hold the first position on marine conservation ecology at the Spanish National Council for Scientific Research.
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Shortly thereafter, Enric Sala decided to approach National Geographic with a plan.
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In 2008 Enric Sala was named a National Geographic fellow and began to develop the Pristine Seas initiative.
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In 2018, Enric Sala published a study revealing that without government subsidies, more than half of fishing activity on the high seas would be unprofitable.
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Enric Sala has authored over 150 publications; a selection is listed here.