Daphne Austin is the Online Specialist for Online Learning and Ocean Literacy with Ocean Wise. Through online engagement, she helps others connect with the ocean through live programming, youth dialogues and more. With a Bachelor of Science in a combined major of oceanography and biology from the University of British Columbia, she has worked to communicate environmental awareness through Patagonia, the Vancouver Aquarium, Ocean Wise and more. She has connected Canadians to their shorelines across mainland provinces with Ocean Wise’s AquaVan 150 tour bringing the ocean to landlocked communities. Daphne grew up exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest around Seattle, Wa, and is passionate about inspiring others to make positive choices for our ocean.