Claire Goodwin is a Research Scientist with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, specializing in biodiversity and taxonomy. Claire  also curates the Atlantic Reference Centre (ARC) research museum. She has  over 15 years of experience in benthic taxonomy covering the North Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctic and sub-Antarctic faunas. Her research interests encompass societal benefits of marine ecosystems and the management and protection of marine habitats and species. Claire has described 83 species new to science.

Bruce Smith is the owner and operator of Seascape Kayak Tours. Bruce is Seascape’s founder and the lead guide for most of the company’s adventures, Bruce Smith has 30 years of outdoor leadership experience and was awarded a 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award by the New Brunswick Department of Environment. With a strong background in physical education and outdoor recreation, he is a certified wilderness emergency medical technician and wilderness first aid instructor and holds degrees in sport science and secondary education. He is also fluent in French, English and Spanish.

Briana Cowie is a climate change practitioner in Southwestern New Brunswick working with local communities, municipalities and all levels of government to help build climate resiliency and salience.