Anupa Asokan is a passionate ocean advocate with expertise in marine science and policy. She founded and directs Fish On, a fishing-interest organization working to protect the ocean so fishing communities have access to a healthy and thriving coast. Her prior work includes several years at NOAA, leading the Ocean Initiative and Government Affairs at XPRIZE Foundation, and supporting organizations like NRDC and the World Surf League. Beyond her advocacy, Anupa is an avid waterwoman who regularly spends her free time surfing, fishing, diving, and stand-up paddling. She has been an active Surfrider volunteer for well over a decade, currently with the Los Angeles Chapter and formerly as chair of the Washington, DC Chapter.