(2-minute read) I had the joy of attending DEMA which marked the halfway point of my scholarship year! This was my first time ever attending an event like this and it was really fun seeing all the different aspects of the diving industry. Here I was also able to say hello to my sponsors, past […]
Category: 2023 Scholar Journey
Hurricanes, Whale Sharks, and Diving
(3-minute read) I’m back on the move again and landed in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico! I was here for a month and worked with Luke Inman and The Dive Gurus as well as Tiburón Ballena México (Whale Shark México), an NGO that focuses on conservation, education and sustainable management of whale sharks! Here […]
Bringing Science to New Depths
Falling in Love With Arborek
(3-minute read) My next stop before heading home was Arborek Island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia! When I say I fell in love here, that feels like a complete understatement. Here I got to witness a real sense of community, see healthy coral reefs, play with so many puppies, and swim with so so SO many […]
Diving in with the Atlantis ImageMakers
(3-minute read) I left the country for the first time! My first stop, Dumaguete, Philippines. I was invited by Marty Synderman to join the Atlantis ImageMakers and stay at the Atlantis Dumaguete Dive Resort to focus on developing my underwater photography skills. Here I was able to enjoy unique dive sites, meet amazing divers and […]