Our Team

Melanie Symes

Melanie has spent 20 years working in the nautical industry, centred in marketing, public relations, event organisation and corporate social responsibility.

She has chaired the international TransEurope Marinas group, sat on various committees and carries out volunteer work for several conservation groups.

Íñigo Labarga Hermenegildo

Íñigo is a marine biologist and professional diver who is passionate about the natural environment and preserving our marine heritage.

He has organised and participated in numerous conservation projects and campaigns, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance and role of marine reserves and the inherent dangers of invasive aquatic species.


Marcelo Sabanes

Marcelo can claim over 23 years of experience in international project and programme management in the arena of urban sustainable development and resilience, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

He has worked all around the world, providing technical assistance in both the public and private sector and is also an Advocate of UNDRR Making Cities Resilient Global Campaign.