"The ocean is more than a place—it’s a pulse, a rhythm, a force that shapes life itself. To explore it is to understand it; to protect it is to protect our future." Michelle Dudley 🌊
Michelle Dudley - Marine Scientist, Ocean Explorer & Conservation Advocate
Born with a love for the ocean, Michelle Dudley has spent her life chasing the salt, the science, and the stories beneath the waves. From the vibrant reef flats of the Coral Triangle to the wild waters of Western Australia, her work as a marine scientist and fisheries officer has taken her across some of the world's most extraordinary marine ecosystems.
Michelle’s passion for the ocean and its conservation led her to study Marine Science, where she honed her expertise in biological oceanography, fisheries management, and marine ecosystem health. Whether diving into research projects on climate change, fisheries sustainability, or marine plastics, or working to activate responsible tourism in the Abrolhos Islands, her mission remains the same—to protect and understand our oceans while ensuring they can be experienced, respected, and sustained for future generations.
Never one to stay in one place for long, Michelle’s adventures have taken her from researching sealion populations on remote islands to living on the road for five years, embracing a life of travel, exploration, and discovery. Now, with exciting projects on the horizon—including her PelagoPeople initiative—she’s building a global community of ocean lovers, scientists, and adventurers.
🌊 The sea is both her home and her calling. The journey? Only just beginning.
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The ocean isn’t just my passion—it’s my playground, my research lab, and my greatest teacher. From studying marine ecosystems to working in fisheries management at the Abrolhos Islands, my journey has always been about protecting, understanding, and experiencing the wild, untamed blue.
Now, with new adventures on the horizon, I’m setting my sights on something bigger—combining science, storytelling, and global connections to bring together a community of ocean lovers, researchers, and explorers through PelagoPeople. The dream? To sail, research, and share untold ocean stories while working on marine conservation initiatives that make a real impact.
Stay tuned—the tide is changing, and this is only the beginning.
