Alison Towner
Alison has always been fascinated by the Great White Shark - to such an extent that it is believed that she might have been one in a previous life! This qualified PADI instructor and SAMSA skipper who also boasts a B.Sc(hons) degree in Marine Biology, is happiest at sea where she can study and observe these apex predators in their natural environment and help find solutions to protect them through education and international policies.
Oliver Jewell
Born in London, England, Oliver has been in South Africa for the past 4 years after earning a BSc (hons) in Oceanography from the University of Southampton. His first experience with Great White Sharks was similar to many people's only experience – watching the film Jaws. Since that day, he has been dedicated to learning everything he could about sharks and ways of protecting them.
Michelle Wcisel
To Michelle, a born and bred American from Michigan, the sea resembles another planet within Earth where intelligent "extraterrestrial" beings and thriving systems flourish in the depths where there is neither oxygen nor sunlight. "So many of us gaze at the stars in wonder when we should be looking into our oceans!"
Nicola Stelluto
My initial love for the environment occurred at a young age when my father and I use to watch animal documentaries on Sunday evenings. I was hooked on anything ocean related when I saw these amazing submersibles going to such extreme depth in the ocean and discovering previously unseen things. To be the first to go somewhere where no one has been before was the first thing that attracted me to the field of natural sciences.
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