Work with Blake

Nice to meet you.

Blake Martinez is a passionate shark safety diver and science communicator with a deep love for the ocean and its inhabitants. Holding a Masters Degree in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University, she combines rigorous scientific knowledge with engaging storytelling to bring the wonders of the underwater world to a broader audience.

As a scuba divemaster and former freediving instructor, Blake has spent countless hours beneath the waves, cultivating a unique bond with marine life, and has a special fondness for species that are often misunderstood. Through her work, she aims to shift perceptions and foster a greater appreciation for these incredible creatures.

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Ways to work with Blake:

Copywriting

Let me help you create content your audience will rave about.
Presenting science and conservation-based work to the public in a fun and engaging way can feel overwhelming, but with the right science communicator anything is possible! As a longtime science communicator and graduate of Johns Hopkins University’s M.A. in Science Writing, I have extensive experience creating unique and interesting copy that your audience will not only understand, but love.
We will start by having a chat about your project and brainstorm ways to present it in a creative and inspiring way. I will then break down our conversations and add my own research to create an end result that is digestible and interactive for your audience. If your goal is a social media plan, blog posts, articles, or a presentation of an in-depth science paper, I am here to support your organization and breathe life into your public communications. I work with all kinds of organizations, from independent researchers to large scale nonprofits, so let’s have a chat and see if my writing style is a good fit for your brand.
(email blakemariemartinez@gmail.com for plans and pricing)
Speaking Events

Blakemarie is a highly-rated speaker with 10+ years of experience as a safety diver (SCUBA Divemaster and Freediving Instructor) and science communicator. Blake uses her platforms @blakeintheblue and @savethemermaidspodcast to inspire others to make a connection with nature. People protect what they love, and she believes that true change can only happen when the public begins to fall in love with the last wild places on our planet.
Signature Topics:
Eco and Ocean Conservation
Shark Education
Apex Predator Protection
Facing your Fears
Connecting with nature to connect with yourself.
(email blakemariemartinez@gmail.com for plans and pricing)
Shark Safety and TV Hosting

Blake has extensive in-water experience working with tiger sharks, Galapagos, hammerheads, and reef sharks. As a PADI Divemaster and Freediving Instructor, she has been an on air presenter for local and international television documentaries, and specializes in shark conservation both on screen and behind the scenes. If you are in need of a safety diver for your film project, please send a proposal to blakemariemartinez@gmail.com to set up a meeting.