On my way over to Aotearoa New Zealand, I had the opportunity to visit O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, where I connected with OWU alumni and explored the island’s marine conservation initiatives. I started my trip with training on the Avelo, a new scuba system (stay tuned for a blog on that experience!) and got to explore beautiful […]

I had the incredible opportunity to join an expedition to Panamá’s Pearl Islands earlier in my scholarship year. After a long travel day, which took over 24 hours, a plane, ferry, and skiff ride, I arrived on Isla del Rey. The following day, I woke up to an infection on my ankle, which I had […]

Scuba Diving International (SDI) hosted me at their headquarters in Stuart, FL for a jam-packed trip of training and learning about the dive industry!  One of the most exciting things I accomplished during my visit was completing my Divemaster certification! This meant starting my journey as a professional in the diving world, which has been […]

I flew to Las Vegas to attend DEMA 2024, a global diving and travel show. This was my first time attending an event like this, and it was really interesting to see an inside perspective of the diving industry! I had a lot of fun catching up with OWUSS family, meeting lots of new people, […]

During my visit to Cape Town, I worked with Shark Spotters, a non-profit dedicated to shark safety, education, research, and conservation. While working with them, I learned about the four main sectors of this organization:  Safety Shark Spotters has a mission of creating coexistence between people and sharks. To help achieve this, they have developed […]