SeaLife is a non-profit corporation registered in Canada. It is an active observer to the Cartagena Convention, the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention, and the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission. It contributes expertise to working groups, collaborates with governments and civil society to support national implementation efforts, and leverages international law insights to achieve synergies and avoid duplication of efforts.
Olga Koubrak JD, PhD
Hello and welcome! My name is Olga,
and I’m SeaLife’s Director and Legal Advisor.
During law school, I aspired to be a tax lawyer; I loved the precise and technical nature of the work. But early in my career I fell in love with sea turtles and the selfless people working tirelessly to save them. I began delving into environmental laws, wondering how they might help, only to discover a disconnect between international commitments and domestic action. So I went back to law school to do my master’s and stayed on for a PhD. Here, I got to learn not only the intricacies of international law, but also how to measure its effectiveness and craft solutions to improve it. My focus expanded to other species at risk of extinction, including sharks and rays, and especially the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish.
Through SeaLife I strive to foster international collaboration to advance sustainable ocean uses, aiding in the recovery of endangered species and preserving the renewing nature of marine resources. I invite you to join me in this endeavor.
Wishing you fair winds and following seas on journey through the expanse of ocean and law.
Contact: Tel/WhatsApp +1-902-223-8999 okoubrak@sealifelaw.org Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada