Coral Catch Conference

Celebrating and Uniting Women in Marine Conservation

In November 2024, Coral Catch founder Rose was honored with the Blue Water Heroes Award at BlueWaterEduFest. This recognition gave her the opportunity to bring a long-time dream to life: creating a space where her blueprint for boosting women in marine science could come alive.

The result? The Coral Catch Conference , a powerful gathering of alumni, ambassadors, partners, and ocean Superwomen from around the world. Also known as the Coral Catch Sisterhood, this inspiring community is coming together to share stories, strengthen connections, and dream bigger than ever before.

This event is by invitation only. If you’d like to join or know someone who should be there, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this page.

What To Expect

Save the Date Coral Catch Conference

Key Note Speakers

Profile picture Rose Huizenga -Director Gili Shark Conservation and founder Coral Catch
Rose Huizenga

Founder
@ Coral Catch

Avicenna Wijayanto

Program Manager
@ Coral Catch

Qinthan Azzahra Aulia

Senior Marine Biologist
@ Indo Ocean Project

Dr. Siti Nurtahirah Jaafar

Senior Lecturer
@ Terengannu University Malaysia

Emma Batty

Storyteller
@ Ocean Culture Life

Dr. Hannah Stewart

Director of Science and Restoration
@ Coral Gardeners

Asst. Prof. Dr. Mathinee Yucharoen
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mathinee Yucharoen

Lecturer
@ Prince of Songkla University Thailand

Dr. Paige Strudwick

Postdoctoral Research Associate
@ Future Reefs Lab

Danna Moore

Global Director
@ PADI Aware Foundation

Mads St Claire

Marine Biologist & Founder
@ Women in Ocean Science

Hanna Kuhfuss

Co-Founder
@ Rrreefs

Carissa Cabrera

Chief Executive Officer
@ Future Swell

Shermaine TEO Huimin

Executive Conservation and Science
@ Singapore Oceanarium

Tali Vardi

Executive Director
@ Coral Restoration Consortium

Shanee Stopnitzky

Chief of Staff
@ Coral Catch

Aulia

Dive Guide
@ Papua Explorer

Sattwika Duhita

Digital Markering Manager
@ Gili Matra Bersama

Yasmin Izzatunnisa

Storyteller
@ Coral Catch

Celebratng and Untng Women n Marne Conservaton. Two incredible days on a tropical island where amazing women in marine conservation come together to celebrate, connect, and dream big! This isn't your typical conference – it's a gathering of passionate people who believe that when women support women, we can create real change
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DAY 1 – OUR IMPACT, OUR FUTURE

  • 8.30 AM - Guest Arrival
  • 9 AM - Opening Plenary: The Story of Coral Catch
  • 9.30 AM - Talks with Coral Catch Alumni
  • 10. 15 AM - Dr. Siti Nurtahirah Jaafar - Senior Lecturer @Terengannu University Malaysia
  • 10.45 AM - Coffee Break and Speed Dating
  • 12.30 - PM Lunch
  • 1PM - Panel Discussion: How to Integrate Science and Technology in Impact
  • 2.30 PM - Screening Emma Batty 'DiveHers'
  • 3PM - To Be Confirmed
  • 5PM - Dinner

DAY 2 – OUR IMPACT, OUR FUTURE

  • 8.30 AM - Guest Arrival
  • 9 AM - Panel Discussion: How to Best Communicate Your Science to Deliver Impact and Inspire
  • 10.30 AM - Coffee Break
  • 10. 45 AM - Local Communities: The Heart and Soul of Marine Conservation by Danna Moore (Global Director @ PADI AWARE Foundation)
  • 11.15 AM - How Superwomen are Empowering and Engaging Communities
  • 12 PM Lunch
  • 1 PM - Online communities that inspire and create impact by Mads St Claire (Marine Biologist and Founder @ Women in Ocean Science)
  • 1.30 PM - Workshop: Stronger Together: Building Bridges for a Thriving Network
  • 3.30 PM - Coffee Break
  • 3.45 PM Debriefing Workshop and Closing Reflections from the Coral Catch Conference
  • 5 PM - Dinner

Interested in Attending?

This is an invite-only event, but we’d love to hear from passionate people who feel aligned with our mission.

If you’d like to join, or know someone who should, please email us at hello@coralcatch.org with the following details:

  • Your name

  • Job title

  • Name of your organisation (if applicable)

  • Your motivation to attend

  • What you would like to contribute

  • What you hope to learn

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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