Meet a few of our team:
Angela Smith – Founder of Shark Team One, is a passionate conservationist, researcher, photographer, filmmaker, explorer and ocean advocate.
In response to the rapid decline of shark species around the world Angela created Shark Team One, a conservation expedition organization. Shark Team One plays an important role protecting sharks and ocean ecosystems with conservation projects, outreach initiatives and citizen science expeditions to worldwide locations where endangered shark species can still be found.
Angela was awarded the “Community Leader – Ocean Environment Award” from National Week of the Ocean for “Creation of a South Florida presence via community events for awareness of dwindling worldwide shark populations" and nominated Blue Ambassador of the Year for “Significant contributions in South Florida marine conservation”. She is also a PERC “Enviropreneur” Fellow, having been invited to attend the “Enviropreneur” Institute in Bozeman, Montana.
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, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival and appeared in Wyland Foundation videos and at the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards.
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 recently spearheaded the development of the Coastal Southeast Florida Hope Spot with IUCN World Conservation Congress and Sylvia Earle.
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.
As a public speaker Angela gives lectures and seminars nationwide speaking about shark conservation, expeditions and exploration. Venues include dive clubs, trade shows, museums, libraries and corporate functions.
Angela is also a Cressi Ambassador, contributing writer and photographer for the Sylvia Earle Alliance, a photojournalist for Ocean Artists Society and a writer, photographer for National Geographic Open Explorer.
In response to the rapid decline of shark species around the world Angela created Shark Team One, a conservation expedition organization. Shark Team One plays an important role protecting sharks and ocean ecosystems with conservation projects, outreach initiatives and citizen science expeditions to worldwide locations where endangered shark species can still be found.
Angela was awarded the “Community Leader – Ocean Environment Award” from National Week of the Ocean for “Creation of a South Florida presence via community events for awareness of dwindling worldwide shark populations" and nominated Blue Ambassador of the Year for “Significant contributions in South Florida marine conservation”. She is also a PERC “Enviropreneur” Fellow, having been invited to attend the “Enviropreneur” Institute in Bozeman, Montana.
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, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival and appeared in Wyland Foundation videos and at the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards.
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 recently spearheaded the development of the Coastal Southeast Florida Hope Spot with IUCN World Conservation Congress and Sylvia Earle.
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.
As a public speaker Angela gives lectures and seminars nationwide speaking about shark conservation, expeditions and exploration. Venues include dive clubs, trade shows, museums, libraries and corporate functions.
Angela is also a Cressi Ambassador, contributing writer and photographer for the Sylvia Earle Alliance, a photojournalist for Ocean Artists Society and a writer, photographer for National Geographic Open Explorer.
Some of Our Team!
Kelly Casey - Video Lead, Underwater Photographer and Marketing
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects
Autumn Homer - Conservation Writer
Amy Johnson - Citizen Scientist, Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman
Philip DuBois - Director, Outreach Coordinator, Film Audio Production
Auvigy - Music Supervision, Special Projects
Kelly Casey - Video Lead, Underwater Photographer and Marketing
John Casagrande - Cameraman, Special Projects
Autumn Homer - Conservation Writer
Amy Johnson - Citizen Scientist, Researcher
Mike Smith - Director, Cameraman
Philip DuBois - Director, Outreach Coordinator, Film Audio Production
Auvigy - Music Supervision, Special Projects
A Word About Our Trip Leaders and Boat Teams:
Shark Team One trip leaders are known for their dedication and knowledge. Experts in the fields of conservation, science, photography, videography, our leaders oversee every detail of your itinerary and are an indispensable part of your expedition. They will transform your understanding of the destination and be with you every step of the way.
Trip leaders are also experienced dive and yacht industry veterans and love to share their expertise and experiences in the areas of diving and worldwide travel.
Boat team members in Florida, Mexico and the Bahamas are fully qualified PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructors/Trainers and Emergency First Response trainers.
Safety, knowledge and comfort are of upmost importance to us while you are on a Shark Team One expedition!
Shark Team One trip leaders are known for their dedication and knowledge. Experts in the fields of conservation, science, photography, videography, our leaders oversee every detail of your itinerary and are an indispensable part of your expedition. They will transform your understanding of the destination and be with you every step of the way.
Trip leaders are also experienced dive and yacht industry veterans and love to share their expertise and experiences in the areas of diving and worldwide travel.
Boat team members in Florida, Mexico and the Bahamas are fully qualified PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructors/Trainers and Emergency First Response trainers.
Safety, knowledge and comfort are of upmost importance to us while you are on a Shark Team One expedition!
If you'd like to sponsor, partner or volunteer with Shark Team One let us know! Contact us at: info@sharkteamone.com