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 is 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. She has also been honored to lead Shark Team One to be a Disney Conservation Fund grantee and has been recognized as a global leader with an Indianapolis Prize nomination for endangered wildlife conservation. For additional details head to the "Biography and Mission", "Awards" or "Publications: Ocean Issues" pages.
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 is 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. She has also been honored to lead Shark Team One to be a Disney Conservation Fund grantee and has been recognized as a global leader with an Indianapolis Prize nomination for endangered wildlife conservation. For additional details head to the "Biography and Mission", "Awards" or "Publications: Ocean Issues" pages.
Meet Some of Our Amazing Team!
Kelly Casey
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Autumn Homer is an alumna of Stetson University, where she earned a degree in Environmental Studies and Communications. She has worked at Clearwater Marine Aquarium and spends her spare time reading, writing, or exploring the waters.
John Casagrande
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Mike Smith
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Jinnapat is an enthusiast for sustainable development. With a computer science background, she wants to find a way for technology to bridge the gap that it has allegedly created between people and nature.
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Amy Johnson has been a shark enthusiast ever since she can remember. She is eager to teach conservation and prove that sharks are not to be feared, but protected.
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 Stephanie Voris is a marine biologist who loves dive travel to check up on the ecosystems around the world and gauge the pulse of how all marine species are thriving together. Especially those threatened and endangered such as sharks and whales.
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Angela Smith - Director, President, PI
Phil DuBois - Director, Researcher
Amy Johnson - Educator, Researcher
Autumn Homer - Conservation & Ecology Writer
Stephanie Voris - Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman, Captain
Kelly Casey - Video Lead, Coordinator, Underwater Photographer
Suzette Wight - Director
Jinnapat Indrapiromkul - Technology
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects
Phil DuBois - Director, Researcher
Amy Johnson - Educator, Researcher
Autumn Homer - Conservation & Ecology Writer
Stephanie Voris - Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman, Captain
Kelly Casey - Video Lead, Coordinator, Underwater Photographer
Suzette Wight - Director
Jinnapat Indrapiromkul - Technology
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects