ocean vision
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Lawyers for the Ocean
We safeguard the Ocean through law.
Ocean Vision Legal is an international law firm specialising in Ocean Protection and its intersections with Climate and Human Rights.
We work collaboratively with NGOs, governments and civil society on public interest cases to protect the Ocean.
OUR ACTION AREAS
Ocean Litigation
We take direct legal action to hold governments and companies accountable for their marine protection obligations.
Ocean
Rights
We advance ecocentric laws that recognise the Ocean's inherent rights.
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Ocean Guardianship
With deep humility, we recognize that the strength of our work lies in grounding it in diverse knowledge systems and worldviews.
Ocean Literacy
We translate complex marine legal frameworks into accessible, actionable knowledge to empower all Ocean defenders.
THE TEAM
Dr. Anna von Rebay, LL.M.
CEO & Founder
Michelle
Bender
Legal Counsel | Head of Ocean Rights
Samantha
Robb
Senior Associate | Ocean Litigation
Naima Taafaki-Fifita
Senior Associate | Ocean Guardianship
Emma
Crasnier
Business & Operations Manager
Meret Grabenhorst
Junior Associate | Ocean Litigation
PARTNERS & CLIENTS
States have the obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment.
- Art. 192 of the 1982 UN Convention for the Law of the Sea