BLUE RELIGION TEAM

TEAM AMOARA

Lucia Baranova

Lucia is the founder and director of Blue Religion. A true animal and nature fanatic, she brings passion and purpose to everything she does. As our main expedition guide, professional photographer, and shark expert, Lucia leads with deep knowledge and heartfelt dedication. Her unwavering commitment to ocean conservation and her bold, visionary ideas are what shape and drive the entire organization.

Sabina Scandolari M.S.

Sabina is a dedicated marine biologist and a key member of Project AMOARA. She brings deep scientific knowledge and a natural ability to connect with children and local communities. Sabina leads engaging educational workshops and works closely with fishing families, inspiring curiosity and positive change. Her warmth, creativity, and commitment make her a vital bridge between people, science, and ocean conservation.

Jana Gombosova

Jana is a nature enthusiast, ocean lover, and talented journalist. In Blue Religion, she plays a key role behind the scenes—managing essential administration, writing our blogs, and taking care of social media. Her storytelling skills and passion for the environment help bring our mission to life and keep our community informed and inspired.

Dr. Juan Fernando Márquez Farías

is our esteemed mentor and shark specialist from FACIMAR (Facultad de Ciencias del Mar), Autonomous University of Sinaloa. His invaluable expertise and scholarly guidance is indispensable for the success of project AMOARA.

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Dr. Oscar Zamora

is our data analysis expert from SIRBAA Data. His expertise helps us translate raw data into actionable insights, crucial for understanding and protecting shark nurseries.

Antonio Tiscareño Lara

a beloved local teacher and boat captain. His deep connection to the community and invaluable knowledge make him our vital link to the San Blas area. Without Toni, our mission wouldn’t be possible!

Dr. Daniel Carrillo

brings his expertise of analysis and processing of fisheries data to Project Amoara, supporting research and training in population dynamics and data processing with Excel and R.

Team of young research asisstants

amazing team of young ocean enthusiasts! These local children are the heart of our project, assisting us twice a week to collect vital data from fishermen’s catches. Their dedication and passion are truly inspiring as we work together to safeguard shark nursery areas.

POLLUTION PROGRAM TEAM

Bernardo Hautenne

Bernardo is a dedicated environmental activist and the driving force behind our events in Quintana Roo. With a natural talent for organizing and inspiring, he brings people together around conservation and education. Bernardo has a unique gift for motivating others to care for nature and take action, making him an essential part of the Blue Religion team and our outreach efforts.

Adriana Tamargo

Adriana is our ambassador in Puerto Morelos. She's an experienced diving instructor and a dedicated leader. She has done cleanups since she was 8 years old, and now she has created a Community of volunteers in Puerto Morelos. We are proud to have her as one of our coordinators.

Luisa Briceño

Luisa has been running several cleanups over the past few years, and participated in the education program. She is such a great communicator with adults and kids, and she Always makes the events friendly and fun. She's a reliable member of our team, and we are thankful for her great qualities as an event coordinator

Octavio Flores

Octavio Flores is our events photographer and video maker. He is a student in communication and talented photographer. He has been collaborating with Bernardo for many years on documentary & podcast projects, and we are proud to witness his passion and dedication to nature conservation growing with us.