Angela Smith – Founder of Shark Team One, is a passionate conservationist, researcher, photographer, filmmaker and explorer.
Angela leads Shark Team One by creating programs that help communities implement marine protected areas, save endangered species and protect ocean ecosystems. From programs for comprehensive long-term endangered shark, coral and apex predator species protection in Southeast Florida to spearheading The Endangered Whale Shark Conservation Program in Mexico, she uses science, exploration, technology and education to bring about protection, change and to mentor citizen scientists and the next generation about marine biology and our changing oceans.
She has traveled globally as a researcher, expedition leader, conservation photographer and filmmaker in order to effect change for the endangered species and communities she works with. In 2015 she was inducted into the prestigious Ocean Artists Society (OAS) for conservation photography and photojournalism. Her film and video producer credits include Academy Award winning films and Peabody Award winning educational broadcast programming. As a director, her documentary short films have won awards and been selected at BLUE Ocean Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Berlin Flash Film Festival, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, appeared in Wyland Foundation videos, at the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards and Jackson Hole WILD Living Oceans Film Showcase in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Program.
As a Vice-Chair representing non-governmental organizations for Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI), a National Action Plan by United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) and a working group member for Florida DEP's program “Our Florida Reefs”, Angela is also developing federal and state management strategies to ensure healthy coral reefs and protected marine ecosystems along the Southeast Florida reef tract. She spearheaded the development of the Coastal Southeast Florida Hope Spot with IUCN World Conservation Congress and The Sylvia Earle Alliance.
Angela's underwater photography appears in gallery exhibits, publications and is used by conservation groups worldwide to highlight the need for ocean action. With a background in film and television she has also worked with companies such as CBS, NBC, PBS, Touchstone Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers and Discovery. She has held Director and Executive Producer positions at Propaganda Films in Los Angeles and Metropolis Group - London/New York.
Angela is also a contributing writer and photographer for The Sylvia Earle Alliance, a photojournalist for Ocean Artists Society, a writer, photographer and researcher for National Geographic Open Explorer and a recipient of research support from the S.E.E. (Science, Exploration, Education) Initiative, supported by sponsors such as National Geographic, Sofar Ocean Technologies, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Rolex and Avatar Alliance Foundation.
Angela leads Shark Team One by creating programs that help communities implement marine protected areas, save endangered species and protect ocean ecosystems. From programs for comprehensive long-term endangered shark, coral and apex predator species protection in Southeast Florida to spearheading The Endangered Whale Shark Conservation Program in Mexico, she uses science, exploration, technology and education to bring about protection, change and to mentor citizen scientists and the next generation about marine biology and our changing oceans.
She has traveled globally as a researcher, expedition leader, conservation photographer and filmmaker in order to effect change for the endangered species and communities she works with. In 2015 she was inducted into the prestigious Ocean Artists Society (OAS) for conservation photography and photojournalism. Her film and video producer credits include Academy Award winning films and Peabody Award winning educational broadcast programming. As a director, her documentary short films have won awards and been selected at BLUE Ocean Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Berlin Flash Film Festival, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, appeared in Wyland Foundation videos, at the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards and Jackson Hole WILD Living Oceans Film Showcase in partnership with CITES and United Nations Development Program.
As a Vice-Chair representing non-governmental organizations for Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI), a National Action Plan by United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) and a working group member for Florida DEP's program “Our Florida Reefs”, Angela is also developing federal and state management strategies to ensure healthy coral reefs and protected marine ecosystems along the Southeast Florida reef tract. She spearheaded the development of the Coastal Southeast Florida Hope Spot with IUCN World Conservation Congress and The Sylvia Earle Alliance.
Angela's underwater photography appears in gallery exhibits, publications and is used by conservation groups worldwide to highlight the need for ocean action. With a background in film and television she has also worked with companies such as CBS, NBC, PBS, Touchstone Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers and Discovery. She has held Director and Executive Producer positions at Propaganda Films in Los Angeles and Metropolis Group - London/New York.
Angela is also a contributing writer and photographer for The Sylvia Earle Alliance, a photojournalist for Ocean Artists Society, a writer, photographer and researcher for National Geographic Open Explorer and a recipient of research support from the S.E.E. (Science, Exploration, Education) Initiative, supported by sponsors such as National Geographic, Sofar Ocean Technologies, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Rolex and Avatar Alliance Foundation.
Meet Some of the Team!
Kelly
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Autumn
John
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Mike
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Jinnapat
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Amy
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Kelly Casey - Video Lead, Coordinator, Underwater Photographer
Autumn Homer - Conservation Writer
Jinnapat Indrapiromkul - Technology
Amy Johnson - Educator, Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman, Captain
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects
Autumn Homer - Conservation Writer
Jinnapat Indrapiromkul - Technology
Amy Johnson - Educator, Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman, Captain
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects