Dr. Sharon Wismer is a marine biologist and co-founder of SEA Kids Alliance. From early childhood exploring tidal pools in Durban, South Africa, Sharon has kindled a deep curiosity for marine life and a passion for sharing its wonder and importance. Her doctoral studies at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, investigated the behavioral ecology of coral reef fishes, and her postdoctoral research at James Cook University, Australia, investigated the impacts of mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Her scientific work has been published in many peer-reviewed academic articles in international journals, while Keepers of the Reef is her first children's book - written and illustrated to make the emerging science of coral reefs accessible and exciting for children. Sharon lives in Switzerland with her husband and two children. You can find her at on Instagram @seakidsalliance / seakidsalliance.com.