Meet STEFANIE
𓇼 Stefanie PLein is a marine biologist turned salty nomad who loves sharing her passion for the sea.
She draws from an extensive education and research background in the marine biology field. Her passion for photographing the natural world has led her to become a two-time award winning international sea turtle photo contest winner for the Sea Turtle Conservancy ‘s Turtle Scenes Calendar. Through her imagery and storytelling she strives to inspire others to protect our planet and oceans.
Stefanie co-founded New Wave Eco Charters on Captiva Island, Florida with her husband where she shares her passion for the local wildlife with travelers. Through her entrepreneurial pursuits she uses her knowledge and expertise to help brands elevate their social media presence, marketing and content creation.
Work with Stefanie
Explore various pathways to partner with Stefanie and amplify the impact of your brand through her lens. Stef has expertise in content creation, photography, videography, social media management, marketing, website development, and storytelling.
She is an experienced public speaker who enjoys motivating others to care for the natural world. Stef has shared her passion for the ocean at a number of events, both virtually, in-person, and on film. Stef delivers educational presentations and marine conservation lectures.
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