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Simon and Madeleine Pierce

Hi! We're Simon & Mads :)

Dr. Simon J Pierce 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.

Madeleine Pierce is a conservation designer from Australia. She's lived amongst the wildlife in the African bush, 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.

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