Science writer & ocean expert.
Obsessed with jellyfish.
Passionate about coral.
Smitten with shell-makers.
COMING JULY 7, 2026!
I had the most marvelous time immersing myself into the world of shell-makers and our connections to them. Plus, this book is illustrated with captivating Victorian-era drawings throughout, which makes it a joy to page through.
L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist
“Everyone who cares about the health of our planet should read these riveting, vivid, and information-packed pages.”
—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus
Indie Choice Book Award
"A book full of wonders."
—Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk
Check out what I've been doing in Honduras where rare coral are surviving against all odds!
Tela Coral has partnered with Music for the Ocean, an immersive "nature documentary for the concert hall."
ARTICLES
Mainstream writing about jellyfish, coral, climate change and more
BLOG
Musings about science, or whatever catches my attention
TALKS
Speaking events where I share my passion for the sea