1. Green Anchoveta – George Maurtua Biography
George Maurtua – Co-Founder of Green Anchoveta – Pez Verde
George is a Peruvian native born in Lima and is currently a U.S. citizen. He has been a
resident of the United States since 1978, coming to Hawaii to attend Chaminade
University. He is a passionate outdoorsman and elite athlete. He has traveled extensively
around the world, exploring the various cultures and active adventures the world has to
offer. He is an “Elite” USPTA tennis coach, snowboarder, surfer and cyclist. He is an
active philanthropist and has served on various charitable boards such as Habitat for
Humanity and was the founder of “Project Integration” which enabled underprivileged
Hispanic youth to have access to activities such as skiing and tennis.
He is passionate about preserving ocean’s ecosystem and finding solutions to solving
sustainability issues regarding oceanic fishing practices.