Are you curious about what it is like being a National Geographic explorer venturing into the deep sea?  Kristel Bauer sat down with Dr. Diva Amon to discuss the wonders of the ocean, her experience filming National Geographic's Welcome to Earth with Will Smith as well as a look into some of the most interesting creatures and unexpected challenges that can arise on deep sea expeditions. Tune in now!

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

- A look into why Dr. Diva Amon started exploring the Deep Sea

- What is it like swimming with sea animals

- An inside look at what is it like being in the deep sea

- Big lessons and wisdom gained from the ocean 

- Why is the deep ocean important for human life

- A look into filming National Geographic's Welcome to Earth with Will Smith 

- How Diva became a National Geographic Explorer

- Some surprising challenges when going on submarine expeditions

- How can people make a positive difference with ocean conservation

- What Diva thinks needs to happen to really move the needle for positive change

- Diva's favorite animal encounters

About Dr. Diva Amon:

Dr. Diva Amon is a Caribbean marine biologist focused on the little-known habitats and animals of the deep ocean, and how our actions are impacting them. She works at the nexus of science, policy and communication and has a deep desire to see stewardship measures applied to the deep ocean as well as the engagement of a broader group of global stakeholders towards this effort. In 2013, she completed her PhD at the University of Southampton, UK, after which, she spent three years at the University of Hawai’i, USA. Diva then undertook a Marie Skłodowska-Curie research fellowship at the Natural History Museum in London. She has participated in scientific expeditions around the world, regularly advises governments on ocean policy, and has recently spoken at the United Nations and the Nobel Prize, as well as filmed with National Geographic’s Welcome To Earth, BBC and CNN, to name just a few. Diva is also a 2020 National Geographic Emerging Explorer, a World Economic Forum Friend of Ocean Action, and a founder and director of SpeSeas, an NGO dedicated to marine science, education, and advocacy in home country of Trinidad and Tobago.

Website: https://divaamon.com/ 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/pages/topic/welcome-to-earth 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diva-amon/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diva_amon/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/divaamon 

About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:

Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur. 

Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker.  If you are looking for a female motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel’s message will leave a lasting impression. Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group.

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