Mariasole Bianco is a marine biologist, and is a national and international reference point for policies related to the protection of the marine environment and sustainable development. In 2013 he founded Worldrise , an ONLUS that develops projects for the conservation and enhancement of the marine environment through a path focused on awareness, creativity and education. The projects are carried out by involving young students and recent graduates, to facilitate the acquisition of professional practical knowledge, with the aim of training new generations of activists.