Dr Diva Amon

Another look at Welcome to Earth, an original series from @natgeotv streaming this December only on @disneyplus ! 🌏 Join @willsmith @erikweihenmayer @dwaynefields @exploreralbert @mitty and I on an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime adventure around the world. Who’s ready?! Stay tuned for more! ☺️ 🌍  #WelcometoEarthSeries #WelcometoEarth #natgeo #disneyplus #submersible #researchvessel #tv #tvseries #deepocean #deepsea #marinebiology #explore #explorer #oneoceanoneplanet #biodiversity #nature #marine #sea #STEM #ocean #marinebiologist #planetearth #scicomm #research #exploration #ilovewhatido #womeninstem

It me! DYK these incredible giants live mostly in darkness? Around 75% of a sperm whale’s life is spent in the deep sea. Getting to film with them in the Azores in 2020 was a genuine privilege, made possible with special permission from Azorean authorities for in-water access. Repost @natgeo Sperm whale clicks carry across hundreds of miles of ocean. By freediving without oxygen tanks, divers can fully immerse themselves in this underwater soundscape. #WelcomeToEarthSeries is streaming on @DisneyPlus . #welcometoearth #natgeo #spermwhale #marinebiologist

Baby, I miss you every day Feel like I cyah see meh way And I don’t know what to say now But at de end ah de day, I know mas hadda play #carnival #trinidad #trinidadcarnival

The 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Award winners 💙🐡🐙🪸🪼🦈: 🌊Ocean Hero Award, Julie Packard, Executive Director of Monterey Bay Aquarium 🌊Excellence in National Leadership, President José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores 🌊Excellence in Policy, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman, California 2nd Congressional District 🌊Excellence in Science and Exploration, Dr. Diva Amon, Marine Biologist, Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, University of California Santa Barbara and Director, SpeSeas 🌊Excellence in Sustainable Business Solutions, Bureo, Inc. 🌊Excellence in Media, Ocean with David Attenborough 🌊Excellence in Action, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder and Executive Director of Azul 🌊Christopher Benchley Youth Award, Cojitha Senananyake, Founder of Project Cee Green “Each of these leaders, in their own way, is translating knowledge into action and vision into measurable progress. At a moment when the ocean needs leadership across every sector, these honorees offer reason for confidence and hope,” said @wendywbenchley , co-founder of the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards. Together, these honorees represent the leadership, innovation, and hope our ocean needs right now. Discover the inspiring stories of this year’s Peter Benchley Ocean Award winners and learn how their efforts are changing the future of our ocean via the link in @aquariumconservation @peterbenchleyoceanawards bio. #PeterBenchleyOceanAwards #JAWS #ocean

Today the BBNJ Agreement officially enters into force - a truly historic moment for ocean governance and biodiversity. The high seas cover nearly half the planet, with most of its comprised of deep ocean: vast, interconnected, largely unknown, and fundamental to how Earth functions. This Agreement is about biodiversity beyond borders: leatherback turtles crossing ocean basins, glow-in-the-dark sharks moving through the twilight zone, millennia-old corals quietly building ecosystems far below the surface, and so much more. But today is also, very much, about people. I wish I were raising a glass with these two bastions of the BBNJ world. Kristina Gjerde, whose scientific insight, moral clarity and tireless advocacy helped lay the foundations for this Agreement. It was an honour to work closely with her, and a gift to benefit from her generosity and mentorship. Her legacy is woven through this moment. And Harriet Harden-Davies: a brilliant leader, a fierce bridge between science, policy and people, and a trusted friend. I am deeply grateful to walk this path alongside her. Built by many countries, scientists, diplomats and communities, today we celebrate what collective, evidence-based action can achieve, and commit to delivering for ocean biodiversity and future generations. #bbnj #highseas #ocean #biodiversity

A recent study co-authored by Dr Asha de Vos reveals that proposed deep-sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), Pacific Ocean, could expose marine life to chronic underwater noise — and most species aren’t prepared for it. From invertebrates and sound-producing fish to majestic cetaceans, many organisms rely on sound for communication, navigation, foraging, and avoiding predators. Yet, only about 35% of species in the CCZ have been studied for noise sensitivity, leaving a huge knowledge gap in one of the ocean’s last quiet frontiers. The study highlights the importance of establishing baseline data, implementing shared acoustic monitoring, and developing precautionary management frameworks to safeguard deep-sea biodiversity before commercial mining operations expand. The deep sea may be far from sight, but it cannot be out of mind. To explore the full article, head to the Publications section on the Oceanswell website or click the link in our bio. Full citation: Williams, R., Cox, K.D., Amon, D., Ashe, E., Chapuis, L., Erbe, C., de Vos, A., Nielsen, K.A., Salerno Collins, M., Smith, C., Washburn, T.W., Young, K.F. & Clark, C.W., 2025. Noise from deep-sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean will impact a broad range of marine taxa. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 218, Article 118135. /10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118135

Shout-out to the last three months of 2025 for pulling it together at the end.

Still a bit shocked that my secondary school, St. Joseph’s Convent POS, has inducted me into its Hall of Excellence. Considering how many mornings I dragged myself through those gates praying for any divine intervention (despite not actually being religious), this feels like a full-circle plot twist 😂 But seriously, SJC helped shape how I see the world. It nurtured my curiosity, discipline and determination, and surrounded me with teachers and mentors who pushed me to ask bigger questions. I’m deeply grateful to them, and my parents, for supporting me, even when the path led deep into the ocean. And the friends I made at SJC? They are some of the longest, most joyful friendships of my life; steady anchors that emerged from those hallways. Growing up in the Caribbean gave me my love for the sea, but SJC gave me the resilience to pursue a global career in a field where Caribbean voices are too often missing. So yes, not every school day was heavenly… but this recognition is a reminder of the community that helped build the foundation I stand on 💙✨

🎉 REVELAÇÃO Keynote Speaker! Diva Amon – Bióloga Marinha 🚀 Ela é uma cientista marinha caribenha de renome internacional que nos levará para a "Última Fronteira da Terra: O Oceano Profundo". @diva_amon é especialista em estudar a extraordinária variedade de habitats submersos — de vulcões a florestas — e em pesquisar os crescentes impactos humanos no oceano. Ela vai iluminar a importância da ciência e da conservação para o futuro da Economia Azul. O destino do nosso oceano nunca pareceu tão urgente! O Tomorrow.Blue Economy Niterói 2025, o encontro que está redesenhando a agenda global de sustentabilidade e inovação , reúne líderes, comunidades pesqueiras e a academia para o debate que faz ondas! 👉 Garanta seu ingresso no 1º Lote e não perca essa imersão de conhecimento! #TomorrowBlueEconomy #TBEN25 #EconomiaAzul #DivaAmon #OceanoProfundo #Sustentabilidade

That’s a wrap on the 2025 @tt_bioblitz in Maracas! And @speseas_tt was proud to be part of the team that made it happen. 🐡SpeSeas contributed many marine fauna and birds to the incredible *1083* species counted 🌴We shared Tobago’s coral reefs with hundreds of visitors, including the Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs & Development @ministryofplanningtt , the Honourable Dr. @kennedyswaratsingh 🕸️ We also forged valuable connections with other incredible environmental NGOs and organisations Giant thanks to the bioblitz team @ttfnc @uwi_staugustine @uwizoologymuseum and others. And of course, the on-the-ground @speseas_tt team - @farahnaz.solomon @anjganase @diva_amon @dachshundsandacrylicpaint @abijeni_g Can’t wait for 2026 and hope to see many of you there!

Spent my birthday in the Galápagos, and just wow…🥳🐢🐟 The birthday crew: sea lions, finches, 100+ year old tortoises, boobies, terrestrial and marine iguanas, and more. Make sure to swipe all the way to the end for some TERRIFYING booby and frigate babies 👀 #galápagos #marinebiologist #boobies #wildlife

It’s been a while since I was beneath the waves but looking forward to getting some good rays next week 💙 #freediving #stingrays #rays #tobago