Jessica Ganim

Jessica holds an M.S. in Marine Biology & Ecology from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School and a B.S. in Marine Science with a minor in Writing from the University of Delaware. During her studies, she conducted research on coral resilience in polluted marine environments, with the goal of understanding how some corals thrive
in areas with significant exposure to urban pollutants.

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Mariana has a diverse background in both the public and nonprofit sectors. She previously worked with the Mexican government on projects to strengthen environmental regulations and advocate for the right to a healthy environment at the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice. Her work in the public sector focused on regulatory reform and environmental justice.

Before joining Miami Waterkeeper, Mariana was the Transparency Campaigns Director at Oceana in Mexico, leading efforts that advanced ocean conservation. Her work helped secure the ongoing publication of real-time satellite data on fishing vessels by the Mexican government, and she played a pivotal role in Mexico’s signing and ratification of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), a critical international treaty to combat illegal fishing.
At Miami Waterkeeper, Mariana continues her mission to ensure that legal frameworks and public policies safeguard oceans and natural resources for everyone as a Policy SpecialistMariana has a diverse background in both the public and nonprofit sectors. She previously worked with the Mexican government on projects to strengthen environmental regulations and advocate for the right to a healthy environment at the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice. Her work in the public sector focused on regulatory reform and environmental justice.

Before joining Miami Waterkeeper, Mariana was the Transparency Campaigns Director at Oceana in Mexico, leading efforts that advanced ocean conservation. Her work helped secure the ongoing publication of real-time satellite data on fishing vessels by the Mexican government, and she played a pivotal role in Mexico’s signing and ratification of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), a critical international treaty to combat illegal fishing.
At Miami Waterkeeper, Mariana continues her mission to ensure that legal frameworks and public policies safeguard oceans and natural resources for everyone as a Policy Specialist