Since the early 2000s, the ACCOBAMS Secretariat has been headquartered in the Principality of Monaco, at the heart of a diplomatic and scientific environment conducive to regional cooperation for the conservation of cetaceans and their habitat.
On the occasion of the recent relocation of its offices, the Secretariat had the honour of welcoming H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco for an official visit to its new premises. This meeting enabled the Secretariat team to present an overview of its missions, its ongoing projects and the concrete results achieved in the implementation of the Agreement.
Maÿlis SALIVAS brings over 15 years of expertise in marine biodiversity conservation to her role as the new Executive Secretary of ACCOBAMS. Holding a PhD in Population Biology with a specialization in Marine Ecology, she has developed a strong background in environmental monitoring and coastal ecosystem assessment. She has been working in the ACCOBAMS Secretariat since 2010 as Project & Programme Officer and has played a key role in coordinating important conservation initiatives and collaborating with national governments, international organizations, and other key stakeholders. Maylis SALIVAS is dedicated to enhancing regional cooperation, advancing scientific research, and ensuring the sustainable conservation of cetaceans across the Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Atlantic regions. With her strategic leadership and deep commitment, she looks forward to guide ACCOBAMS into its next phase of impactful collaboration and conservation.