Hi, my name is Lyra i am currently studying marine biology at the University of Southampton. Before i began my studies i felt excited and passionate about the oceans, but now i also feel a strong sense of duty to help make a change in order to help our oceans. I have a deep love for marine organisms, habitats, science and the beauty of the oceans. My video shows clips of me diving and performing surveys from a conservation internship i participated in, in the stunning country of Fiji, this taught me the connection people have with the ocean and their fierce desire to see it prosper. I worked closely with the local community and it was amazing to see how the ocean was an integral part of their culture. Since starting at university i have started a public marine biology where i share my experience studying marine biology, from practical labs to art exhibitions, it not only to helps spread awareness but also to encourage me to further my experiences and understanding of the world we live in. Co-existing with the oceans starts with education, the better people understand the world we inhabit the more likely they are to make sustainable choices, that is why I enjoyed making this video project, as hopefully it will be educational to those who see it and i hope my passion for the oceans transmits through my video so other can experience the joy of the oceans
