Dr Diva Amon is a Caribbean marine biologist with a passion for exploring the little-known habitats and animals of the deep ocean and understanding how human actions are impacting them.
She works at the nexus of science, policy, and communication and has a desire to see greater stewardship of the deep ocean as well as the engagement of a broader group of humankind towards this effort.
She has taken part in scientific expeditions around the globe, regularly advises governments on ocean policy and has built an extensive record in science communication and outreach.
Diva is a scientific advisor to the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a Director and Founder of SpeSeas. She is also a 2020 National Geographic Emerging Explorer, on the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative’s Executive, a World Economic Forum’s Friend of Ocean Action and a 2022 Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation.