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Dr Danielle Keys

Photo of Danielle holding a bird I am a seabird researcher and conservationist with a PhD in Zoology, and my work focuses on the ecology, movement, and demography of marine top predators, particularly seabirds and the ocean systems that support them. Essentially, I spend my time figuring out what seabirds do, where they go, and how their lives are affected by the changing ocean around them. I have conducted field research in remote environments, including Marion Island, Seychelles, Réunion, Bird Island, and the Kalahari (even though the Kalahari is far from marine, it often feels like an island in its own right), contributing to long-term monitoring and conservation projects. My experience includes seabird handling and ringing, wildlife tracking, behavioural observation, and working in physically demanding field settings. I am especially drawn to seabirds because they sit at the intersection of ocean and land, and their lives reveal powerful stories about environmental change, resilience, and exploration. My fieldwork has taken me to truly isolated places and some of the wildest environments, allowing me to experience natural, largely untouched systems that fill me with hope for our future if we protect what we can. While my primary work is in research and conservation, I am deeply passionate about educating people about marine life and helping them understand the value of seabirds and the ecosystems they depend on. I believe that sharing knowledge, field experiences, and real-world research can foster stronger connections between people and the natural world and inspire meaningful conservation action.
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Kirsten Hines

Kirsten Hines is an award‑winning writer, wildlife photographer, and speaker whose work champions the connection between people and nature. Raised in the Philippines and now based in Florida, she blends scientific insight with artistic vision to tell stories that spark curiosity and conservation. Her ten books—including Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey, Birds of Florida, and several Florida‑focused natural history titles—have earned national recognition and multiple gold medals. Her photography appears in exhibitions, public art programs, and major nature‑photography showcases. A lively speaker and top‑rated instructor, she travels widely to teach, guide, and inspire. Kirsten also channels her passion into conservation leadership with non-profit organisations such as Phoebes Birding, Tropical Audubon Society, and BirdLife International.
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