Haydée Rodríguez-Romero serves as Director of the Coral Reefs of the High Seas Coalition, leading efforts to translate scientific research into effective ocean conservation policies. Based in Costa Rica, she specializes in marine biodiversity protection, particularly coral reefs, and advocates for international collaboration on high seas environmental governance. Rodríguez-Romero is recognized for her commitment to integrating science and policy to address climate change and ocean health.

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