Meet our OD staff:
Brendal Davis
Todd Cameron
Omar Mulla
Meet our advisory board:
Amanda Cotton
Annie Crawley
Bill Bushing Ph.D.
Mike Dunmyer
Peter Kater
Shaun Monson
Wallace J. Nichols Ph.D.
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Photographer, Writer, Ocean Advocate
Introduction
What can be said about one of the biggest ocean hearts on this blue planet. Amanda's infectious passion for the ocean struck us right away. A tireless ocean warrior Amanda practically has salt water pumping through her veins. Amanda now plays a large role in the direction of Oceanic Defense.
Amanda's Bio
Amanda Cotton, has never left home without at least one camera in tow for over 20 years. Specializing in underwater and travel photography, her technical abilities and skills were further mastered through rigorous professional education.
Amanda was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As an avid scuba diver, dive instructor, and surfer Amanda has always loved being in and around water. Amanda's goal is to help the general public embrace the beauty below the waves, in hopes that with awareness comes concern. The conservation and preservation of our aquatic ecosystems is of the highest priority to her. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Professional Photography while attending Brooks Institute of Photography, and is presently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Arts/New Media from The Academy of Arts in San Francisco.
Amanda is quite honored to have been the recipient of many awards including several from the International Photographers Awards (IPA), Celebrate The Sea, Underwater Photography Annual Awards, and many others. Amanda writes for Ocean Geographic Magazine covering environmental and marine conservation issues, and is currently Gallery Editor for Shark Savers, a non profit shark conservation organization dedicated to bringing awareness, education and action toward protecting one of the oceans most misunderstood animals, the shark.
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