Michael Aw
Project Director/Founder
Michael AW is a renowned figure in ocean exploration and conservation. As the CEO, and project director of Ocean Geographic, he leads efforts to raise awareness about marine issues and promote conservation initiatives. Additionally, Michael serves as the Executive Director of Deep Hope Inc., an organization he co-founded with Dr. Sylvia Earle to develop submersibles for deep-sea exploration.
Michael AW was awarded the NOGI AWARD for Arts and inducted into the fellowship of the American Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences. He is a Fellow of the Explorer Club and has led four flag expeditions to the Antarctic and Arctic.
Michael AW is the founder of Asian Geographic, Ocean Geographic, as well as OceanNEnvironment Ltd (1998), an NGO, with charity status registered with Environment Australia. MICHAEL has authored 40 books about the ocean. His accolades include winning more than 68 international photographic awards and being named one of the world’s most influential nature photographers by Outdoor Photographer
