Beneath the Surface: Marine Conservation with Francesca Trotman
Alumna Francesca Trotman will share insights from over 15 years in marine conservation and her work with Love The Oceans in Mozambique.
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Join us for an exciting online event featuring 2025 Rising Star Alumni Award Winner, Francesca Trotman.
Are you concerned about rising sea levels, plastic pollution, and the loss of marine biodiversity — or inspired by the global efforts, innovations, and community action working to restore and protect our blue planet?
Alumna Francesca Trotman will share insights from over 15 years in marine conservation and her work with Love The Oceans in Mozambique. She will explore holistic approaches to conservation, emerging skills gaps in the sector, and the vital role of community engagement and local voices in protecting our oceans. Francesca will also reflect on how her time at Southampton shaped her career, while examining the challenges, opportunities and ethical considerations shaping the future of marine conservation.
Event details:
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:00 GMT
Location: Online
The event will include a live Q&A where you can ask your questions – or you can email them in advance by clicking here.
Whether you’re passionate about marine conservation, work in an environmental field, curious about how we can better protect our oceans, or simply want to hear from one of our outstanding alumni, this event is a must‑attend.
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