Dr Nelson Miranda is a SACNASP Professional Natural Scientist and NRF-rated established researcher. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, and a PhD in Biology from UKZN. His expertise lies in the ecology of alien invasive invertebrates, ecophysiology and malacology, having published numerous articles and book chapters in ISI and DHET-accredited scientific journals earning him international recognition for these subjects. He is a marine guide, a coach specialising in breathwork as well as work with fear in water, a master freediver instructor, rescue diver, and freediving national record holder. He believes in building healthy relationships and in philosophies of balance and justice. 

Dr Nasreen Peer holds a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from UKZN, a PhD in Zoology from NMU, and is a SACNASP-accredited researcher. She specialises in the diversity and ecology of aquatic invertebrates in a wide range of coastal and freshwater habitats, particularly in estuaries, rocky shores and mangroves. She is an internationally recognised scientist for her excellent published works in invertebrate taxonomy, individual- and ecosystem-level food web dynamics, and biodiversity assessments. Nasreen’s interest in science communication and knowledge exchange is growing as she tries to incorporate citizens, indigenous communities and other researchers into each of her research projects. She believes that each person has something unique to offer about their environment and encourages every person to learn and research beyond just what is expected.