Storyteller

in Residence

Storytelling can raise awareness and inspire action, which is why we created our Storyteller in Residence (SiR) initiative, in partnership with Oceanographic Magazine and Arksen.

Every year, we select a talented photographer and/or storyteller and connect them with our incredible network of marine conservation, helping to amplify the voices of the ocean and the communities that depend on it.

Henley Spiers

Storyteller in Residence 2023

Henley is a highly acclaimed wildlife photographer, writer and expedition leader. His passion for the underwater world was developed as a dive instructor, after which he transitioned into full-time photojournalism. In his year as SiR, he shared stories of community-led Marine Protected Areas in Scotland; showcased the plight of sea lions in Baja California; and documented research efforts to track humpback whale movements in Mexico. His stories bring the underwater world to life, highlighting its wonders and the vital need to protect it.

To explore Henley’ incredible work and the stories he has produced , visit Oceanographic Magazine Henley Spiers - Storyteller in Residence.

Mads St Clair

Storyteller In Residence 2024

British scientist Mads St Clair is a coral reef biologist, conservation photographer-filmmaker and expedition leader. Bridging the gap between research and public awareness, she leans on her multidisciplinary to deliver hard-hitting conservation messages that resonate with a global audience. As founder of charitable organisation and international community, Women in Ocean Science, she is also a fierce advocate for gender equity and, through her lens, explores the nuanced relationship between female empowerment and ocean health.

To explore Mads’ incredible work and the stories he has produced, visit Oceanographic Magazine Mads St Clair - Storyteller in Residence