Amanda is a marine biologist and wildlife ecologist having worked across both NSW and QLD Marine Parks (Australia) for over 20 years. Amanda has previously been involved in various humpback whale research projects along the East Australian Coast including Eden, Port Stephens, Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay.
Taking tour groups to small islands of Tonga over the past 13 years, Amanda has been filming, photographing and recording the behaviour of the majestic Humpback Whale, mother and calf interaction’s and the more complex behaviours of the courtship and mating encounters of the larger pods.
Amanda offers different marine encounters across seven different countries, taking guests diving and swimming with marine species including humpback whales, manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins and reef and oceanic sharks while also viewing amazing coral communities and fish in stunning and remote locations. Amanda can provide a wealth of information while on expeditions through presentations and while in the field. She holds her coxswains certificate and has been a divemaster for over 23 years.
She works closely with marine conservation and citizen science groups such as Manta Project Australia, Project Manta Maldives, Grey Nurse Shark Watch Australia and Whale Shark Researchers in the Maldives.
Amanda is a passionate underwater marine and wildlife photographer; countless dives and ocean encounters mean she knows where to look for inspiration. She has a genuine love and admiration for the animals she encounters which are reflected in the experiences she shares with others.
Feel free to get in touch if you are interested in joining on one of the marine educational trips.
Trading as “Amanda Delaforce Travel and Photography Pty Ltd”
