Located on the Western Cape of South Africa, False Bay is a biodiversity hotspot with 3,500+ endemic marine species. I had the opportunity to dive here with Pisces Divers! It was fun to be back in a kelp forest after many months of tropical diving. On my first day out, I joined a group of Reef […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Attending the International Marine Conservation Congress
I attended the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) in Cape Town, South Africa. This conference brought together over 800 delegates from 72 countries under the theme of “Make Marine Science Matter.” I started the conference with a workshop about integrating social science into marine conservation, led by Human Nature, a company that recognizes people […]
Exploring Coastal Management & Underwater Photography in the Philippines
Based in Cebu City, the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) is a non-profit that manages Philippine coastal resources sustainably by leading conservation efforts and collaborating with local communities. For two weeks, I joined their Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Monitoring Specialist, Dionel Molina, to learn more about community-based MPA management and conservation in the Philippines. […]
Tracking Turtles: Conservation and Discovery in Panamá’s Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands of Panamá, an archipelago of over 240 islands and islets, host an incredible biodiversity of marine life. In August of 2024, nonprofits The Leatherback Project and Reserva Youth Land Trust embarked on an expedition to this unique region to deploy satellite tags on nesting and foraging endangered sea turtles. Reserva’s mission is […]
Sharks and Caverns: the Underwater World of Grand Bahama
The Bahamas are home to underwater wonders, from coral reefs to caves. I explored the underwater world of Grand Bahama with Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen, getting a glimpse into their work. I started with a photography course with Kewin, where I learned skills to make an idea a reality by adapting to different environments. […]