Mariasole Bianco is a marine conservationist and ocean advocate.

She coordinates the Young Professionals network of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, host a TV show in Italy about ocean wonders and issues, works with the private sector on ocean responsibility, teaches at University of Genoa environmental dissemination and is the co-founder and president of Worldrise, an Italian non-profit organisation focused on marine conservation and young professional empowerment.