09/06/2026
A day late for World Ocean Day, but our relationship with the ocean doesn’t begin and end with a date on the calendar.
This moment was captured of me in Kona, Hawaii, while out on the water with my incredible friends at , photographed by the talented .mems 📸
One thing I’ve come to appreciate more and more as I experience the ocean through eco companies around the world, is the role responsible ocean tourism can play in conservation. When done well, respecting the animal first and allowing them to come to you- it creates connection. And people protect what they feel connected to.
Many of us will never become marine biologists, researchers, or conservationists, but we might spend a few hours on a boat, hear a story about a species we’ve never thought about before, or experience a wild encounter that stays with us for the rest of our lives.
Sometimes that’s where it starts.
A little more curiosity.
A little more understanding.
A little more reason to care.
The ocean has given me some of the most unforgettable moments of my life. If responsible tourism helps more people fall in love with it too, that’s a pretty powerful thing. 🌊
Standing with the ocean .mems .madigan
