About The Salty Mermaid

underwater photographer

freediver

Scuba Diver

adventurer

conservationist

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From Spearfishing to a Fight for Life at 120 Feet Deep

In the gripping depths of our 120 ft scuba dive, my focus shifted from spearing a fish to a life-or-death rescue. Derek, in the midst of a full blown panic attack, signaled his desperate need for air. Adrenaline surged through my body and I immediately went into fight or flight mode; dropping all of my spearing gear, securing my alternate air source, and took command of the situation, guiding Derek back from the brink of death.

Post-Travel Depression

Is there such a thing as a post-travel depression? Or a depression you get after having an epic experience and come back to real life and not know what to do with your life? I’ve fully hit reverse culture shock. Put me back in the Bahamas please.

The Ripples to My Passion

Adults always asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. I never had the answer for that question. I just knew what I loved to do: travel, adventure, and be near the ocean. It wasn’t until I visited Hawaii in 2014, that really put me on the path to my passion. It started a ripple effect to towards my passion and where I am today.