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Originally from Cleveland, OH, Emilee’s passion for marine life stemmed from family trips to the Caribbean and many snorkeling trips. Living in Ohio, her conservation career began in high school, […]

Dr. Melissa Giresi is a marine biologist and educator with over 15 years of experience in ocean conservation, outreach, and education. She earned her Ph.D. in Biology from Texas A&M […]

Born and raised in South Florida, Casey developed a passion for marine science from a young age, inspired by the coastal ecosystems that surrounded her. This passion led Casey to […]

Emma was raised in Connecticut as a swimmer and all-around water lover. Her passion for coral conservation was discovered the first time she went SCUBA diving and fell in love […]

Madeline was born in Tucson, Arizona. She moved at six years old and found inspiration in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, when she discovered an abandoned crab pot inhabited by seahorses. She […]

Katie’s journey into the marine world began during her undergraduate studies when she became dive certified in South Africa, sparking a deep passion for the ocean. Growing up near the […]

Derek Hagen, originally from Mercer Island, Washington, spent most of his youth in San Diego, California. He holds a double major in Ecology and Theatre Education from the University of […]

After completing her Master’s degree from the University of Miami’s marine program, Roxane spent six years in the Cayman Islands. She worked as a Jill-of-all-trades in the SCUBA diving industry, […]