Kimberly Wood

Kimberly's work brings together science, exploration and visual storytelling. A field researcher, expedition guide and photographer, she has spent much of her career studying wildlife and helping travelers better understand the natural world.

Since earning a degree in Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2010, Kimberly has worked in a variety of ecosystems on land and at sea. Her field experience has taken her from landscapes inhabited by elephants and rhinos to marine environments home to cetaceans, whale sharks and manta rays. Along the way, she has combined research, guiding, photography and filmmaking to document wildlife and share the stories of the species and habitats she encounters.

When not aboard expedition ships, Kimberly leads a photo-identification research project in Mozambique focused on humpback whales and humpback dolphins. Working alongside local Mozambican research assistants, she combines field research and visual documentation to assess cetacean populations, track movements through photo identification and contribute to a broader understanding of these species. The project also emphasizes local capacity building and community involvement in marine conservation research.

Whether conducting fieldwork, photographing wildlife or sharing stories with travelers, Kimberly uses science and visual communication to help connect people with the natural world. Her work reflects a longstanding interest in wildlife research, conservation and the role of education in fostering a greater understanding of the environments and species that shape our planet.