As President of Sea Shepherd Italia Onlus, founded in 2010, I primarily live aboard Sea Shepherd ships.My journey began at 12, reporting the illegal killing of whales on local radio. During my studies at Cavanis institutes in Possagno (TV), I collaborated with student newspapers exposing the whale slaughter in the Faroe Islands.Driven by passion and determination, I forged a path of change for myself and the sea. I discovered my guiding star leading Sea Shepherd Italia and the "Fleet of Neptune." Founding Sea Shepherd Italia, I aimed to halt the destruction of natural habitats and the massacre of wildlife in the world's oceans. This mission set sail when the Steve Irwin docked in La Spezia in July 2010 after the Blue Rage campaign, liberating 800 illegally caught bluefin tuna.Since then, I’ve tirelessly fought for the sea and land with nearly 500 volunteers across Italy, whom I’ve had the honor of coordinating since 2010. Around 200 volunteers are actively engaged in Italian schools and organizational departments, and many are ready to embark on missions when called upon.I’ve joined numerous Sea Shepherd campaigns. A profound friendship with the Maiorca family, born during the Steve Irwin’s docking, sparked the first Italian campaign to protect the Plemmirio Marine Area from poachers. In 2012, for Operation Siracusa, Sea Shepherd was recognized as the best organization for sea defense. In 2014, Operation Siracusa was launched, symbolizing the unity of civil society and authorities in upholding legality. In 2017, the Jairo Mediterraneo campaign began to safeguard turtle nests, and the same year, aboard the M/V Sam Simon, we seized 74 kilometers of illegal fishing gear (FAD) in the Aeolian Islands. Since 2019, with Operation Siso, I’ve deepened collaboration with authorities, institutions, and other organizations to defend and conserve our oceans.