T. R. Shankar Raman is a wildlife biologist and writer at the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) with interests in tropical ecology and conservation. His research and writing focuses on tropical forests, conservation of birds and other wildlife, and human connections to the rest of nature

Divya Mudappa is a wildlife biologist at the NCF with research interests in the field of tropical ecology, particularly of rainforests. Her work focuses on plant-animal interactions, animal behaviour, restoration ecology, and conservation biology.

Anand Osuri is an ecologist at NCF, presently a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Columbia University, New York. His research interests are at the interface of tropical forest ecology and conservation, exploring the role of restoration in recovering and sustaining forest biodiversity and ecosystem functions in human-dominated tropical landscapes

Aindri C. is a communication designer specialising in animation and narrative illustration. She is a member of Kadak, an online collective of women graphic artists.

Pedro H. S. Brancalion is a professor of tropical forestry and restoration ecology at the “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Fangyuan Hua is a conservation ecologist with a research focus on understanding and conserving forest biodiversity. She is currently a Newton International Fellow of the British Royal Society, based at the University of Cambridge.

Chaaya Prabhat is an independent illustrator and graphic designer currently based in Chennai, India. Her work usually involves a combination of illustration, design and hand-lettering which she is passionate about.

Rhett D Harrison is a landscape ecologist with the World Agroforestry Centre, based in Lusaka, Zambia. He has diverse
research interests and has worked in over 20 tropical countries.

Sheena Deviah works as an Art Director at a children’s book publisher and enjoys working with her hands while surrounded by her three rowdy cats. She is constantly inspired by nature, both inside and outside

Robin Chazdon is a retired professor at the University of Connecticut, research professor with the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia,and adjunct professor at the University of Colorado

Shreya Sen is an Illustrator based out of Kolkata. Analyzing narratives, procrastination, comics, humour, imitating
people, making chai are some of her interests.

Dr. Phil Doherty is a marine ecologist focusing on the movement ecology and spatial patterns of marine vertebrates.
His research integrates the use of spatial ecological tools, including satellite tracking, and remote sensing to inform conservation strategies

Mahira Kakajiwala in her past lives, has been a marine biologist and a baker. She is now an educator, looking for ways to communicate the amazingness of the oceans and its critters to anyone who will stop and pay attention.

Stashia Dsouza is a photographer and psychology student based in Mumbai.

Radha Rangarajan is usually found lost in either a forest or a book. A photographer, Radhadabbles in filmmaking, art and writing. She’s a natural history buff and is partial to elephants, fungi, owls and trees.

Svabhu Kohli is an independant visual artist exploring the unique relationship our planet shares with its inhabitants. His work translates observations, conversations and experiences through visual art.

Rohan Arthur is a scientist with the Nature Conservation Foundation. He works on ocean and coastal systems in the Indian Ocean and (on occasion) in the Mediterranean.

Amyth Venkatramaiah runs a graphic design + film studio called Newsense in Bangalore, where he grew up. He lives with his family and 2 year old nephew who inspires him to keep curiosity levels high. Plants, animals, art and music make him happy.

Martin Stelfox is a biologist and conservationist currently in the final year of PhD at the University of Derby. He is also the funder and CEO of the Olive Ridley Project.

Kabini Amin is a communications designer and illustrator based out of Bangalore. Her current interests lie in exploring the intersections of scientific research, cultural interventions and active-ism within the context of sustainable living.

Hasmukh Dhumadiya is an Enviro-Legal Coordinator working in the Environmental Justice Program of Centre for Policy Research out of Devbhumi Dwarka district in Gujarat

Bharat Patel, currently work on the issues of coastal industrialisation and livelihoods of the fisherfolk in Mundra,
Gujarat. I am the General Secretary of MASS – Machchimar Adhikari Sangharsh Sangathan

Krithika Dinesh is a legal researcher with an interest in environmental issues. She is currently working out of Keonjhar, Odisha in an Environment Justice Program of Centre for Policy Research.

Isabella is an education enthusiast with a passion for environmental conservation. She is in her last semester at the Environmental Studies degree program at The New School and completed previous studies in art curating and criticism at Central Saint Martins. During the Summer she worked for The Klosters Forum and assisted in executing their 2018 Ocean Pollution conference.

Punit J Hiremath is a graphic designer and artist studying new media design and production at Aalto university.

Valencia Beckwith is a student at FSU studying the impacts of microplastic on marine turtles.

Mariana Fuentes is marine conservation biologist at Florida State University, whose research focuses on developing sciencebased solutions for the conservation and management of sea turtles.

Sarah Nelms is a PhD researcher at the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory interested in understanding the pathways by which anthropogenic activities may affect marine megafauna. Her work focuses on the interactions between plastic pollution and marine mammals, turtles and sea birds.

Archana Anand is an engineer and a biologist. She is currently doing her PhD at the University of Hong Kong and
researches human impacts on water quality, marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Her other interests are dancing and painting.