Sabine Templeton
Trip Designer, Customer Relations, Fish Geek, Underwater Naturalist & Conservation Biologist
Born in Washington DC to an American father and French mother, Sabine's upbringing was a blend of cultures and a deep connection to the ocean. Splitting her time between the East coast of the United States, Hawaii, and France, her parents, both avid ocean lovers, nurtured her profound love for the sea through activities like sailing, surfing, and windsurfing.
Sabine pursued her academic journey at the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science and Conservation Biology. While briefly working in a fish lab, she soon realized that her true calling lay in working outdoors, immersed in nature. Determined to follow her passion for the ocean and the great outdoors, she became a certified PADI Dive Instructor in 2008.
In 2011, armed with her camera and passport, Sabine embarked on a globetrotting adventure, exploring various corners of the world while working in the dive industry. This remarkable journey allowed her to expand her knowledge of coral reef ecology and refine her underwater photography skills. Throughout her extensive work experience in locations such as the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean, Fiji, and Indonesia, she specialized in curating luxury dive and snorkel experiences on some of the most remote and unspoiled coral reefs on the planet. Notably, Sabine spent 7 years as the dive centre manager of the Misool Resort in Raja Ampat, a renowned conservation-focused resort. During this time Sabine also served as the Misool Manta Projects’ director contributing critical data on the Indonesian Manta Ray population.
For Sabine, the driving force behind her career lies in organizing meaningful and authentic wildlife encounters while promoting the protection and well-being of the environment. Passionate about sharing her profound knowledge and love for the ocean and the outdoors, she finds great fulfilment in educating and inspiring others.
Now working full time for Wild Earth Expeditions as a Trip Designer, Customer Relations and Expedition Leader.