Cristina Mittermeier is a National Geographic Explorer and photographer.  Awarded Adventurer of the year, Cristina is a passionate advocate for our natural world and documents her discoveries through photographs.   She along with her partner, Paul Nicklen co-founded SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the ocean and its wildlife.  Cristina harnesses the power of storytelling through her photographs to raise awareness and to drive advocacy.