DrElodie Camprasse

Dr Elodie Camprasse is a marine ecologist with a passion for scuba diving, underwater photography and science communication. Her passion for the ocean and desire to understand and protect marine life originates from her early experience of learning scuba diving as a teenager.
Elodie came to Australia about 11 years ago to do her PhD at Deakin University on seabird hunting strategies. She fell in love with Australia's biodiversity, particularly in urban areas, above and below the surface.

After her PhD, Elodie worked for various organisations including Wildlife Victoria, nature-connection charity Remember The Wild, and the Ecological Society of Australia. As part of her various roles, Elodie has led projects and initiatives, and produced content aimed at connecting people with the local environment and increasing appreciation and stewardship for the marine world.

Elodie now leads the implementation of the citizen science program Spider Crab Watch, and provides support for traditional research efforts, to gather data on the mysterious Great spider crabs and their annual gatherings. She is passionate about increasing the public’s awareness of the amazing biodiversity of the Great Southern Reef and filling gaps in knowledge that surrounds many of its inhabitants.