Marie is a student at Concordia University, specializing in marine biology and ecology, with a minor in environmental science and sustainability. She has recently started working on her undergraduate thesis concerning the behavioral adaptations of guppies. A citizen of the world, she has lived in multiple countries during her childhood, and discovered scuba diving in Asia. Passionate about teaching, she has been working towards the Instructor Development Course since her very first dive. Her hopes for the future include scientific diving, becoming a course director, and making a career in marine biology and conservation.