DEEP OCEAN EXPEDITIONS - TEAM MEMBERS

Belinda Sawyer

New Zealander Belinda Sawyer is Operations Manager of Deep Ocean Expeditions overseeing all the logistics involved with putting together remote expeditions.

Belinda is also an expedition leader, qualified ships master/engineer and dive master.

Belinda has worked in expedition teams in many parts of the world. Since 1999 she has worked for Deep Ocean Expeditions on the deep diving MIR submersible programme. Her other work has varied from leading remote location support teams to commanding vessels and implementing inshore fisheries management programmes.

She also spends considerable time beneath the ocean participating in both recreational and scientific research scuba diving.

Continuing with Deep Ocean Expeditions primary goals of adventure, education and science, Belinda also promotes exploration and sustainable management of the world oceans through the DOE website and various education institutes..