Melanie’s passion for the marine environment has grown from many summers in the outdoors volunteering as a surf lifeguard and paddling waka ama. Being a true water-baby throughout her life, she has also enjoyed scuba diving, competitive swimming, water polo and...
A keen hiker, diver, artist and conservationist, Alice grew up in a seaside village just out of Nelson, surrounded by diverse natural landscapes at her doorstep. Here she gained a real love and appreciation for Aotearoa’s natural playground. Her passion for...
An enthusiastic, creative and analytical person, Hiromi is a scientist and a storyteller. Growing up in Whangārei Heads surrounded by mountains and the sea sparked a love of the natural world, and she spent hours sailing, snorkelling, mountain climbing and devouring...
Whitney’s interest in marine science grew from a young age where she remembers snorkelling at Te Whanganui-a-hei marine reserve and exploring local native bush. She became involved in ecological restoration projects through volunteering for the Conservation Company...
Ella is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry and Environmental science at the University of Canterbury. She was drawn to study this through her love for both science and the outdoors. Passionate about making sustainability a...
