OceanExpert ID : 86369
Dr Diego Fernando AMOROCHO
CEO and President
Valle
Centro de Investigación para el Manejo Ambiental y el Desarrollo
KR 4 # 2 A - 71 AP 101 EL PEÑON
Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760043
Colombia
Nationality
Colombia
Email(s)
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Telephone
3104638130
ORCID :
0000-0001-9089-6098
PhD
Natural Resource Management
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
As a Sea Turtle Biologist (M.Sc. & Ph.D.)
Research & Monitoring: Conducted long-term ecological studies on marine turtle populations, including nesting ecology, migration, and population dynamics.
Conservation Science: Developed and applied methodologies for assessing threats to endangered species, integrating genetics, tagging, and habitat use studies.
Capacity Building: Trained local communities, students, and conservation practitioners in monitoring techniques and sustainable practices.
Scientific Publications & Policy Input: Contributed peer-reviewed research and technical reports that inform regional and international conservation strategies.
As CEO & President of Fundación CIMAD
Strategic Leadership: Directs organizational vision and programs focused on marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and community empowerment.
Project Development & Management: Designs and oversees initiatives that integrate biodiversity conservation with economic alternatives for coastal communities.
Partnership Building: Leads collaborations with councils, NGOs, government agencies, and international networks to scale conservation impact.
Advocacy & Education: Promotes ocean literacy, conservation awareness, and policy dialogue at local, national, and global levels.
Institutional Strengthening: Ensures transparency, resilience, and growth of CIMAD as a platform for science-based community development.
Caribbean Sea
Strategic Leadership in Conservation Governance – Experienced in directing international and regional initiatives for marine turtle conservation.
Scientific and Community Engagement – Skilled at translating technical research into accessible narratives for diverse audiences, from policymakers to local fishers.
Adaptive Communication – Able to refine and tailor messaging across platforms, ensuring clarity and impact in both technical and community contexts.
Capacity Building & Mentorship – Provides training and workshops that empower local communities to participate in conservation and monitoring.
Project Management & Policy Influence – Leads multi-stakeholder collaborations, aligning conservation goals with sustainable development and territorial governance.
Narrative & Visual Storytelling – Synthesizes results into compelling presentations, reports, and visual materials to strengthen awareness and advocacy.
English
Spanish
Dr. Diego Fernando Amorocho Llanos Marine biologist (M.Sc., Ph.D.) with over 30 years of experience in sea turtle conservation, marine ecology, and coastal community engagement across the Eastern Pacific. He has led regional strategies for endangered species such as leatherback and hawksbill turtles, combining scientific research with participatory monitoring and education.
As CEO and President of Fundación CIMAD, he directs programs that integrate biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries, and community-based ecotourism, fostering alliances with councils, NGOs, and international networks. His expertise spans strategic leadership, project management, policy advocacy, and capacity building, with a strong focus on empowering local communities and advancing ocean literacy.