Mert Gökalp is an interdisciplinary scientist and artist working on marine ecosystems, also known for his award-winning documentaries. He conducts academic research and environmental awareness projects on sponge aquaculture, invasive species, and sustainable fisheries along the coasts of Türkiye.
He completed his PhD at Wageningen University with a focus on marine sponges, where he developed sustainable integrated aquaculture systems. He is the director of the documentaries Bluefish and Grouper: Lord of the Reef.
By bringing science and art together, he aims to make the unseen life of the sea visible.

Dr. Aylin Ulman is a marine scientist specializing in marine conservation science, invasive species, and sustainable fisheries. Her research on Mediterranean ecosystems focuses on illegal fishing and biological invasions.
She completed her PhD through a joint program between Italy and France, examining the role of maritime traffic in the spread of invasive species. She founded Mersea Marine Conservation Consultancy in southwestern Türkiye.
She aims to bridge scientific knowledge with conservation policy and public awareness.

Dr. Başak Sözer is a marine biologist specializing in marine ecology and microscopic life forms. Her research, ranging from the Sea of Marmara to the coasts of Türkiye, focuses on environmental monitoring and ecosystem change.
She completed her PhD at Istanbul University, specializing in picophytoplankton, and has taken active roles in national and international projects, including those supported by TÜBİTAK and the European Union.
She aims to bring science to wider audiences through education, publishing, and research.

Ecrin Burgazlı is a researcher with a strong academic background and extensive field experience in both terrestrial and underwater archaeology. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Archaeology at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, where her thesis focuses on a literature review of underwater archaeological research conducted in the Bodrum Peninsula.
She has participated in fieldwork at archaeological sites such as Tisna, Myrina, Gryneion, Alinda, and Gerga, taking active roles in mapping, inventorying, drawing, and photographic documentation. In her professional work outside archaeology, she develops projects centered on UX/UI-focused web design, information architecture, and user experience planning.
She aims to pursue academic research and digital design practices in parallel and as independent disciplines.

Tunç Cambazoğlu is a diving professional who grew up in Bodrum and developed an early connection with the sea and underwater culture. He completed his education in Tourism and Hotel Management at Eastern Mediterranean University and gained experience in restaurant and retail management during the early stages of his career.
Since 2014, he has been managing Aşkın Diving Center, founded in 1987 by his father, Aşkın Cambazoğlu. He holds an amateur skipper’s license and works as an industrial diver and professional diving instructor.
He aims to preserve Bodrum’s long-standing diving culture and pass it on to future generations.

Ergun Kocabıyık is a writer and editor with many years of experience in literature, culture, and publishing. A graduate of Ankara University School of Journalism and Media Studies, he began his career working in the film and television industry as an assistant director, screenwriter, and copywriter.
Between 1997 and 2020, he held active roles in the publishing sector, serving as editor and managing editor at Sabah Kitapları, Kabalcı Yayınları, and Boğaziçi University Press. During this period, he also contributed to documentary projects as a consultant and researcher.
He continues to contribute to cultural production through original and translated works in literature, mysticism, and cultural studies.

Eryürek is a photographer working in visual communication, specializing in aesthetic composition and visual storytelling. A graduate of Yeditepe University’s Visual Communication Design program, he has an extensive production practice across both analog and digital photography.
His professional career focuses on advertising photography, creating creative, high-quality visual content for brands. He has developed in-depth experience in visual narrative, aesthetic language, and communication strategies.
By reflecting his connection with nature and the sea in his work, he aims to contribute to sustainability-focused projects.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.

Within Eco Legacy Mediterranean, she manages the creative strategies and corporate communication processes of projects focused on the protection of marine ecosystems. Building her career at the intersection of science, design, and cinematic storytelling, Yamanlıca is also the Creative Director of the Kentfest Theatre Festival.
Under the umbrellas of Loop Agency and Lup Film, she has served as producer and poster designer for feature-length productions such as Blue Fish, Istanbul Through the Eyes of World Writers, and Shadow. Her professional focus lies in developing strategic visions that carry ecological heritage into the future through the discipline of graphic design and the power of art.