(3-minute read) Guess who’s back?! That’s right, I was back on Arborek Island in Raja Ampat and I was here again to visit Githa Anasthasia and the women of MORA. Due to an unfortunate illness during a previous trip to Raja Ampat and the additional educational opportunities missed here, I decided to return. Unfortunately, with […]

(4-minute read) I am back in Indonesia! But this time I stayed in Bali visiting the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) assisting with coral maintenance, working with the CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation , and even celebrating a Balinese holiday! This was a really cool opportunity to see behind the scenes of another NGO and help […]

(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 […]