Madi is a PhD researcher at the University of Exeter, whose work focuses on the historical ecology of kelp forests and small-scale fisheries. She is passionate about understanding past oceans, and sharing this with others. As such, she is an Early Career Representative on the Governing Board for the Oceans Past Initiative, a global research network for marine historical research, and helps with digital outreach.

 

Madi is also a passionate storyteller, and has a decade of experience in underwater and conservation photography, film, communications and media, having worked with The Wildlife Trusts and gaining a degree in Marine and Natural History Photography many years ago.

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Madi enjoys sharing her skills, research and stories with others, to showcase the beauty of our oceans and the marine species, communities and people it supports. Shas worked with clients such as Blue Marine Foundation, Apeks, Girls That Scuba, BLOOM Association, Reflections and more. Recently, she was involved in Sir David Attenborough's new book, OCEAN.