(3-minute read) I have found myself in Guinjata, Mozambique for the last two weeks. Here I was working with NGO Love The Oceans, assisting with their projects in fisheries, coral surveying, and community outreach. Guinjata is within Jangamo Bay, which is a Mission Blue Hope Spot – meaning it is a special place that is […]

(2-minute read) I have spent the last few weeks in Cape Town, South Africa and after many months, it was great to finally be back diving in kelp forests! Here, I have been diving and shadowing with the Pisces Divers dive shop and connecting with local scientists and ocean-lovers alike. I also got to see […]

Happy New Year everyone! Recently, I have spent a lot of time at TDI/ SDI Headquarters (also known as International Training, Inc.) in Stuart, Florida, USA and it has been really fun! Here I was able to spend time with Chief Operating Officer, Stephanie Miele, the President & CEO, Brian Carney, as well as all […]

(2-minute read) Next stop, Grand Bahama, Bahamas! I was able to stay with Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen for a week and focus on sharks, underwater photography, and a little bit of cavern diving! Growing up, I always enjoyed watching ocean documentaries or reading books about everything in the ocean. However, what I remember enjoying […]

(3-minute read) While I am the 2023 Our World-Underwater Scholar, I am also honored to be one of the 2023 Aquarium of the Pacific: African American Scholars. I have just returned home from the Scholar Symposium in Long Beach and I am feeling excited, inspired, and concerned for the future of diversity in marine science […]