Sophie is originally from Colorado but fell in love with diving when she got certified in Cozumel. Diving instilled a drive to protect the reef and sparked Sophie's interest in coral reef conservation. During her time in college, she studied the impact of cruise ships on coral reefs in Cozumel and  eventually made her way to the Florida Keys where she began working for Coral Restoration Foundation. As a scuba instructor, Sophie loves teaching people about all of the creatures that rely on coral reef ecosystems- especially the little ones (nudibranchs, shrimps, blennies, jawfish, flounders)! She is excited to be a part of the Blue Salt tribe and contribute to Blue Salt's conservation initiatives.