Sheena Talma is a marine biologist from the Seychelles. Her work focuses on deep-sea ecosystems, fisheries and genetics. As a freelance consultant, she works with several organisations both within her home country and internationally. Sheena is a National Geographic Explorer and is currently pursuing a PhD in deep-sea ecosystems. Sheena finds the most joy in working within the science-to-policy
nexus and highlighting the relationship between nature and humans. She aspires to work with collaborators to garner more deep-sea scientists within the Western Indian Ocean Region and to further highlight the need for science to be led by a diverse group of partners.