Hailey Shchepanik

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised along the icy shores of Lake Superior, Hailey is equally enthralled exploring her own backyard as she is in new and unfamiliar environments. As an avid SCUBA diver, hiker, and biologist, her curiosity and commitment to protecting marine ecosystems have led her to explore coastlines and coral reefs across the globe.

 

Hailey is a Scientific Diver and Diving Safety Officer at the Vancouver Aquarium in British Columbia. She holds an MSc in Marine Sciences from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, where she studied the impacts of invasive species in the Red Sea. Her diverse career spans work as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a Scientific Diver with the U.S. National Park Service, and a Research Assistant at both Cape Breton University and the University of Belize.

Hailey is a member of The Explorers Club and has been recognized by the WINGS WorldQuest Women of Discovery Awards and the Women Divers Hall of Fame for her contributions to science and exploration. With Lindblad Expeditions, Hailey is excited to share her knowledge and passion for the ocean, inviting guests to connect more deeply with the Blue Planet through stories, science, and firsthand experiences.
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