Dr Divya Karnad has become the second Indian and the first woman to receive the 'Global Future of Nature Award' for her work on marine conservation.
The only other Indian received the award is Dr Charudutt Mishra.
The award is given to three people each year and this year Fernanda Abra (Brazil) and Olivier Nsengimana (Rwanda) also received this award apart from Divya.
Future for Nature 2019 Award, awarded by Future for Nature foundation, celebrates tangible achievements in protecting wild animal and plant species.