About Cindy Saru Chorongo: I am a Marine Scientist honored with a Marine Conservationist Award for my dedication to the field. I hold a BSc in Marine Resource Management and am currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Resource Management at the Technical University of Munich. As Vice Chairlady and founding member of Shimoni SeaTurtle Watch, I lead efforts to protect sea turtles in Kenya’s Wasini Channel. Beyond turtles, I specialize in restoring coral, mangrove, seagrass, and seaweed ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean. I’m deeply committed to community engagement, coordinating environmental education programs to raise awareness. With expertise in creating accessible, visually compelling content using tools like CANVA and social media, I make complex marine issues understandable for diverse audiences, including children. As an advanced certified Coral Restoration Diver with 400+ documented dives, I am experienced in both land and underwater restoration projects. Gaining local and international recognition, with features in media outlets such as Radio Rahma, ORAIMO, Voice of America, and BBC. Driven by a passion for healthier oceans, I continue to push for change and sustainability in marine conservation.