Marine Debris
Shark & Ray Protection
Adopt The Blue
To empower youth to fall in love with the ocean through storytelling, science, and adventure because we protect what we understand and cherish.
Biography
Cooper is a PADI Junior Rescue Diver who has explored California’s kelp forests, Laguna Beach, and the coral reefs of Raja Ampat. He enjoys capturing marine life with GoPro and Insta360 cameras to share stories that spark curiosity and care for the ocean. An Eagle Scout and competitive saber fencer, Cooper brings focus and patience to his research on engineering scalable holding devices for Pismo clam restoration along California’s coast. Having traveled to over 30 countries on scientific and adventure expeditions, he sees the ocean as a shared responsibility. Through his developing platform Nomadiq Scholars, he hopes to inspire other students to connect travel and science with hands-on learning and ocean stewardship.
Hometown
Orange County, California
United States
United States
Career Highlights
- Certified Junior PADI Rescue Diver with experience in both cold-water kelp forests and vibrant coral reef ecosystems
- Exploring coral restoration ideas with 3D-printed designs
- Eagle Scout via Scouting America; led a service project building ADA-compliant raised planters
- Recipient of the Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Award, STEM recognition within Scouting America, for multi-year science and engineering projects
- Designer of En Guard Pro, a patent-pending LED fencing footwork training system developed to make skill-building more accessible for athletes
- Developing Nomadiq Scholars, a student-led platform connecting travel with learning, inspired by expeditions to over 30 countries, including Antarctica, Easter Island, Botswana, and Bhutan
- Honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold) and a California Senate Service Award for ongoing conservation and community service projects
- American Heart Association BLS: CPR & AED certified