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Protecting Costa Rica’s Sharks

Announcing the 2012 Recipients

April 16, 2012

The day is finally here! The Goldman Environmental Foundation is proud to announce the 2012 Goldman Prize recipients. Click the links below to find out more about each recipient.

Africa: Ikal Angelei, Kenya

Asia: Ma Jun, China

Europe: Evgenia Chirikova, Russia

Islands & Island Nations: Edwin Gariguez, Philippines

North American: Caroline Cannon, USA

South & Central America: Sofia Gatica, Argentina

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