I spent my childhood in and around the water. The ocean helped shape me into the person I’ve become. I can’t imagine my world had I not been lucky enough to get to experience wildlife at a young age. Part of why I became a freediver and underwater photographer was because of the adventures I had under the sea.

 

There are spots I would dive in Kauai as a child that used to be covered in healthy reef and thriving. Today, those same spots are desolate and lack the abundance of wildlife I got to observe growing up.

 

I am passionate about research and conservation that makes an impact on the health of the ocean. I want others to be able to have the same incredible dives and experiences I have. My background in marine science and biology combined with my work as a photographer and videographer allows me to connect the dots between the image and its importance. I hope others fall in love with the ocean the same way I have and hopefully want to protect it as well. 

 

Selfishly I care about ocean conservation because I want to continue to freedive and explore it.