A Deep Dive into Jason Momoa’s Ocean Guardianship

2022-12-09

While many talk a big game about taking on environmental issues, Jason Momoa makes waves—on-screen and off. Ever since he was a child, Momoa has had a strong connection to the planet. Born in Hawaii and raised in Iowa, Momoa fell in love with the ocean as a child and looked for every opportunity to return to it, even pursuing environmental studies to further his knowledge and passion for the earth. Now, years later, Momoa is best known for his role as Aquaman in the Justice League and DC E...

While many talk a big game about taking on environmental issues, Jason Momoa makes waves—on-screen and off.

Ever since he was a child, Momoa has had a strong connection to the planet. Born in Hawaii and raised in Iowa, Momoa fell in love with the ocean as a child and looked for every opportunity to return to it, even pursuing environmental studies to further his knowledge and passion for the earth.

Now, years later, Momoa is best known for his role as Aquaman in the Justice League and DC Extended Universe films—but his love for the ocean began well before the cameras started rolling.

From a young age, Momoa wanted his life to revolve around the ocean. Growing up in Iowa, he recalled putting up posters of surfers in his locker and becoming interested in environmental studies—even attending a specialized camp in the Florida Keys one summer. After finishing high school, he returned to Honolulu, where he got his acting break on the beaches of Hawaii. A more perfect role couldn’t have existed for Momoa…until Aquaman, that is...

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