I'm an Irish-Canadian marine biologist, writer and speaker.

The sea has shaped almost every part of my life, for as long as I can remember. From swimming until I turned blue in the freezing Atlantic as a little kid, to studying marine biology and working aboard deep-sea research vessels, to writing, speaking on international stages and exploring coastlines around the world with my husband and daughter.

Whatever form my work takes, it almost always comes back to the same two questions:

How can I help people connect more deeply with - and care more deeply for - the ocean? Whether that's teaching surfing, creating marine science workshops for children, or sharing stories from life at sea.

And how can I show that living more sustainably doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice? It doesn't have to be expensive, complicated or unattainable. It can be simple, affordable and (god forbid) fun.

Over the last decade I've worked across marine conservation, leading environmental NGOs, science communication and sustainable tourism. Along the way I've written a bestselling book, hosted a podcast for Ireland's Marine Institute, spoken to audiences around the world and collaborated with brands including Patagonia, Volvo and Vivobarefoot.

Today I'm continuing to wind a path that sits somewhere between science, storytelling and adventure. Whether I'm researching, writing, speaking or simply swimming in the sea, I'm always looking for stories that leave people a little more curious—and a little more hopeful—than before.

To find out what I’ve been up to lately, you can check out my Instagram account here!