Dr. Simon J Pierce
Simon is a marine biologist and wildlife photographer from New Zealand. He's a co-founder and Principal Scientist at the Marine Megafauna Foundation, where he leads the global whale shark research and conservation program.
With over 15 years of field experience across 50+ countries, Simon has worked with whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and other marine megafauna on four continents. His research has been published in leading scientific journals and featured in National Geographic, BBC, and Discovery Channel documentaries.
When he's not doing science, Simon is usually underwater with a camera. His photography has been recognized in international competitions including Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Madeleine Pierce
Madeleine is a conservation designer from Australia. She's lived amongst the wildlife in the African bush, worked on marine conservation projects across the Indo-Pacific, and dived at many of the world's most spectacular sites.
Madeleine is the designer and editor of Nature Tripper Magazine and lends her expertise to global ocean conservation organizations. She brings a unique perspective to wildlife travel, combining her design background with hands-on field experience.
Together with Simon, she's on a mission to inspire more people to explore and protect our oceans.
About Nature Tripper
Nature Tripper started as a way for us to share honest reviews of the dive and snorkel gear we actually use. As working scientists and photographers, we put our equipment through real-world conditions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.
We've since expanded to cover destination guides for ocean travel, underwater photography tips, and wildlife articles based on our research and experiences. Everything on this site comes from firsthand knowledge - we don't write about places we haven't been or gear we haven't tested.
Our goal is simple: help you have better wildlife experiences while supporting ocean conservation. We hope our guides and reviews make your next adventure a little easier to plan.
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