In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I sit down with Serge Dedina, co-founder and Executive Director of WILDCOAST, one of the most impactful conservation organisations working across California, Baja, and Oaxaca.

Serge brings over 25 years of global ocean leadership - from protecting gray whales and restoring coastal wetlands to tackling marine debris at the US-Mexico border and planting thousands of mangroves to fight climate change. WILDCOAST’s work is rooted in science, powered by community, and focused on measurable impact.

We dive into:

• How WILDCOAST protects and restores coastlines, coral reefs and blue carbon ecosystems
• Why mangroves and wetlands are climate superpowers
• What it takes to build a cross-border conservation movement
• The challenges and realities behind large-scale ocean protection
• What gives Serge hope after decades on the frontline

A powerful, inspiring conversation with a leader who has dedicated his life to defending the wild places and wildlife we love.

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