Underwater Storytelling for Marine Conservation with Dr. Shireen Rahimi

Shireen is an Iranian-American scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and filmmaker dedicated to understanding the most effective media techniques for driving action on environmental issues. Based in Florida, she focuses on using storytelling to highlight the human connection to rapidly changing oceans and inspire conservation efforts.Since becoming a National Geographic Young Explorer in 2017, Shireen has been featured on National Geographic Channel’s Sharkfest and NatGeo WILD, showcasing her work on shark-human interactions in The Bahamas and Florida.Through her photography and films, Shireen captures the complex relationships between people and oceans, documenting regions such as the South Pacific, the Coral Triangle, and the Caribbean. Her work spotlights tropical coral reefs—one of the earliest and most significant ecological casualties of climate change. By focusing on emotional, character-driven narratives, Shireen aims to amplify the marginalized voices of marine ecosystems and inspire action to address the ongoing ecological crisis.Thumbnail Photo by: Phoebe Fitz, www.phoebe-fitz.comDr. Shireen Rahimi:https://lightpalaceproductions.com @DrShireenRahimi ​