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Claire Wrathall

Based in London, Claire writes for the Financial Times among other publications. She has been interviewing the winners of the Ocean Awards since their inception nine years ago (page 115).

Which winner stood out to you?

The Colombian research scientist Diego Cardenosa. He's developed a quick and easy PCR test that can identify shark species from a tiny fragment of dried cartilage. He stands to make a real difference in enabling law enforcers to crack down on the trade

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