Ed, originally from England and now living in Papua New Guinea, developed a passion for marine life through diving at 15. He worked on coral conservation in Fiji, studied Marine Biology, and explored surf destinations. Inspired by nature documentaries, he became a photographer and filmmaker after becoming a certified Divemaster and PADI Instructor. Ed's career includes being a Dive Guide and Instructor globally, winning the PADI Asia-Pacific GoPro Challenge in 2008, and capturing marine life through his photography.

Hayley is the driving force for the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative forging partnerships, designing and implementing programs, fund raising, publishing in journals and developing community engagement programs. She is a marine biologist & zoologist, passionate photographer and videographer and diving instructor, Hayley has worked her way around the world throughout her 20 year career in various marine based roles but has been based in Papua New Guinea since 2016.