Francesca Trotman is the Managing Director and Founder of multi-award winning, Mozambique-based marine conservation charity Love The Oceans. An avid diver for over 15 years Francesca’s a passionate ocean advocate, with a special interest in fisheries. Results orientated, Francesca constantly encourages people to consider conservation in everyday life and take a greener approach to modern living. She oversees the programs in Mozambique and spends her time split between the UK and Mozambique. Francesca is the recipient of the Ocean Award in the Young Initiative category in recognition of LTO's work. Francesca is currently completing her PhD remotely with Newcastle University, UK. She is a Commission Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission Marine Fishes Red List Authority and a member of the Species Survival Commission's Youth Professional group.