Meet our founders
SeaLegacy was co-founded in 2014 by Cristina Mittermeier, a pioneer of the modern conservation photography movement and Paul Nicklen, the renowned National Geographic polar photographer.

Our legacy and impact
SeaLegacy’s pioneering conservation expeditions and global campaigns have the power to transform our perception of the sea to a vital solution to climate change and inspire positive change for our blue planet — one sustainable solution at a time.
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Cristina Mittermeier for Katie Couric Media in “Want to Support Our Seas? Here’s a Beautiful Way to Do It”
Co-founder Cristina Mittermeier authors, “Want to Support Our Seas? Here’s a Beautiful Way to Do It,” for Katie Couric Media and outlines the pressing need for investment into ocean solutions.
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