Residents from New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Houston selected for an exciting new list in National Geographic 33

LOS ANGELES — Edward Norton, Selena Gomez, and Yara Shahidi are among the notable figures selected for the National Geographic 33, a fresh lineup of changemakers addressing critical global challenges, highlighted in the April issue of National Geographic Magazine.

“They come from diverse backgrounds and work in various fields,” expressed Nathan Lump, the editor-in-chief and senior vice president of National Geographic. “What unites them is their proactive approach towards tackling some of the most significant issues of our era.”

Why 33? In 1888, National Geographic was founded by 33 visionary explorers, scientists and scholars who saw the need to deepen people’s understanding of the world.

Today’s 33 were carefully considered, reflecting diverse backgrounds and experiences, like “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa.

“His interest in the ocean starts well before ‘Aquaman,'” Lump said of the movie star. “He studied marine biology as a young person, and he’s become very active in raising awareness for the need to preserve our marine spaces.”

Momoa also created his own company that makes aluminum water bottles, to reduce plastic waste that ends up in our waters. The actor is just one of the National Geographic 33, helping to shape our world for the future.

The list of innovators also includes Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya in New York, NASA astronaut Victor Glover in Houston, scientist and University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Shu Yang in Philly, cellular physiologist and USC professor Emily Liman in Los Angeles, and Diaspora Co. CEO Sana Javeri Kadri in Oakland, California.

Check out the full list now at NatGeo.com/NG33 and watch “Good Morning America” tomorrow morning to learn more about this year’s National Geographic 33 honorees.

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