Hi! My name is Elissa. I have a background in marine biology and ecotourism, with experience working across multiple continents, leading educational marine wildlife tours, conducting research, and managing conservation programs. I’ve worked on sea turtle conservation in Malaysia, guided ecotourism tours in Cape Verde, and researched plastic pollution in Kenyan mangrove ecosystems during my studies. Beyond research and conservation, I’m into photography and videography, always looking for ways to capture and share stories from the natural world. I also love hiking, yoga, and endurance challenges. At one point, I attempted a 250km ultramarathon in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Whether through guiding, research, or media, I enjoy finding ways to connect people with the ocean and the world around them.