Shireen weaves together western science and ancient wisdom to inspire action for our oceans and climate.

With her expertise in directing, underwater camera operation, and on-camera presenting, Shireen has traveled across the globe telling emotional, character-driven stories about rapidly changing oceans.

Shireen is currently in production on a YouTube series for the National Geographic x Rolex Perpetual Planet Oceans Expedition, traveling from the tropics to the poles to uncover the mysteries of our oceans. As a National Geographic Video Journalist, she tells ocean stories for the @natgeo account. Her work has reached The Nature Conservancy, COP28 Dubai, Parley for the Oceans, the Jane Goodall Institute, PBS, and film festivals around the world.

A 2024 International SeaKeepers NexGen Awardee and CIMASUB Best Female Filmmaker, Shireen has received four grants from the National Geographic Society. The most recent — a competitive Azimuth-level grant — will fund BLUEPRINT, a hosted docuseries exploring why the ocean is our greatest ally in the fight for a climate-positive future.