Growing up in Hawaii, spearfishing has been an integral part of my identity, culture, (and diet!). While diving I am not only immersed in the underwater landscapes but also am able to interact with the diverse sea life and become in tuned with the ocean and its inhabitants.

As the environment has become more delicate over the years it has always been important to me to find the balance between my want for fresh fish and nature’s need for environmental and fish stock stewardship.

To me nature and it’s place with humans will be forever entwined with humans desire to feel at home in nature with the stark reality that our actions have drastic and sweeping consequences to fragile systems.