Representative Kristin Jacobs, Shark Hero, Loses Her Battle to Cancer

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the news of Representative Kirstin Jacobs losing her battle to cancer early Saturday morning. Kristin championed countless battles in her career, including the most recent Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act, a bill to end the shark fin trade in Florida. She was an environmental warrior to say the least, testifying in front of the United States Congress for the Clean Water Act and climate change, and serving on the National Climate Preparedness and Resilience Task Force, with great recognition by President Obama. Grateful doesn't even begin to describe how we feel to have had the opportunity to work with such a resilient, passionate and badass woman. Whenever somebody told Kristin that it was impossible, boy did she prove them all wrong, handling everything with power and grace. We will never stop looking up to you. Thank you for your blood, sweat and tears. Your work will always be remembered. Without you, there would be no Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act. We love you Representative Kristin Jacobs, the sharks thank you, Mother Nature thanks you, rest easy. ⁠