A Legendary Find
The Omura’s Whale is a brand-new species that has only been spotted a few times in the Indian Ocean in recent years. Even though Asha de Vos didn’t encounter a supernatural monster, her discovery was nevertheless renowned and garnered attention. She completed the official record document of the first observation of an Omura’s whale in Sri Lankan seas in 2017, and the scientific community was greatly impacted by her finding. Additionally, she presented her research and conclusions in Washington, D.C. at the Explorers Festival. National Geographic is the host. Over 125 worldwide guests (conservationists, forward-thinking scientists, explorers, etc.) have been invited to this prestigious conference to share their thoughts, ideas, discoveries, and solutions to improve our planet. What a privilege!
A Legendary Find
A Successful Set of Years
National Geographic had previously dubbed de Vos a “Emerging Explorer” in 2016 before her great year of 2017. They had no idea that she would provide some explanations for this novel and infrequently encountered species. Following up on her achievement in 2017, the non-profit WINGS WorldQuest also gave her the “Women of Discovery Sea Award” the following year. As of right now, Asha de Vos has the titles of Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, Duke University Global Fellow for Marine Conservation, and Ted Senior Fellow. Who knows what this incredible explorer will discover over the next ten years?
A Successful Set Of Years
