Dr. Shireen Rahimi is an underwater photographer/filmmaker, marine scientist, freediver, National Geographic Explorer, and the founder of Lightpalace Productions. Shireen received her PhD in Marine Science from the University of Miami, and has since used her academic training to tell environmental stories that are informed by science, infused with emotion, and driven by relatable characters. Her specialty is using underwater cinematography and photography to highlight the impacts of climate change/human activity on tropical coral reef ecosystems and the people who depend on them. Shireen has been featured as a contributor on National Geographic Sharkfest and ABC’s Localish, and was named a Nautica ocean conservation Wavemaker. Her work has been featured by Nature Conservancy Magazine, Parley for the Oceans, Adidas, ESPN, Sierra Magazine, PBS, and film festivals around the world. Through every aspect of her practice, Shireen is dedicated to telling stories that encourage activism and healing for the benefit of all beings everywhere.