Alison Budden

Dr. Alison Sky Simmance Budden is a global ocean expert and storyteller dedicated to protecting our Blue Planet. With hands-on experience across every continent, she has devoted her career to ocean conservation, specializing in ocean policy and empowering communities to safeguard marine life and habitats.

As the founder of Ocean and Sky Books, she creates award-winning children’s books that inspire young readers to explore, cherish, and protect our natural world. A mother of two young boys, she brings enthusiasm, fresh energy, and determination to every endeavor, making her a true force for change in ocean conservation and education.