Bimini Biological Field Station

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Until December 2018, Dr. Samuel Gruber's name was something I associated with shark research. It was only after the book 'Shark Doc, Shark Lab' was sent to me as reference material for this project that I learned that Dr. Gruber isn't just any shark researcher but among the very pioneers of elasmobranch science. Blending his passion for adventure with science,  Dr. Gruber used some very revolutionary, out-of-the-box and even seemingly outlandish techniques to track, study and conserve his life-long muse, the Lemon Shark, and most science that exists around this remarkable animal today can be traced back to his efforts. Among his many accomplishments are battling cancer twice, and breaking every convention to establish the Bimini Biological Field Station in The Bahamas, dedicated to marine biology.

This illustration, commissioned by the Save our Seas Foundation is a representation of the BBFS and the marine wildlife of Bimini in North Bahamas, and is being used at the field station for conservation education and awareness. 

Dr. Gruber breathed his last on the 18th of April, 2019. While I regret never having met him, I cannot be more thankful to the Save Our Seas Foundation for giving me the privilege of having Dr. Gruber know of my work.  Referred to as 'Doc' lovingly by his peers, Dr. Gruber features in my illustration with his muse, the Lemon Shark. 

Remora Underwater Cabs

Are you a Remora looking for an underwater cab? Download the U-cab app and choose from a variety of options- Tiger Shark sedans to Manta Ray minis! Select the 'Volunteer to Clean Cab' option for shared economic rides. 

Comic from my column with The Hindu Sunday Magazine.

Identifying Manta Ray Species and Individuals

In a recent collaboration with the Save our Seas Foundation (Seychelles), I teamed up with marine biologists to convert their studies into comics. This comic on identifying Manta Ray species and individuals takes notes from marine biologist Lauren Peel (who the Manta is flashing in the comic). Thanks to the SOSF for giving me a chance to draw about these magical creatures, who I had the pleasure of swimming with on a trip to the Komodo Islands in Indonesia!

Sharks of D'Arros

Blacktip Reef Sharks and Sicklefin Lemon Sharks are two common sharks found in The Seychelles. The comic is a part of a project with Save our Seas Foundation, in which I worked in conjunction with marine biologists to convert their studies into comics. This comic takes notes from Shark researcher Ornella Weideli's studies.

Stingrays of St Joseph Atoll

In a recent collaboration with marine biologists working with the Save Our Seas Foundation in The Seychelles, I converted some of their scientific studies into comics, for the Save Our Seas Magazine. Here's a comic that speaks about the different kinds of stingrays that occur on St. Joseph Atoll, the subjects of marine biologist Chantel Elston's research.