My name is Emma Starr, and I'm a passionate student of the sea. Welcome to 'Off The Hook,' where I will be posting all of my articles on ocean and marine life conservancy.

I have loved the ocean for my entire life, and as I've learned more about it and the creatures that call it home, I've become a proud activist. Climate change, over-fishing, illegal shark-fishing, and many other issues are doing serious, possibly irreparable damage to our oceans and our planet. It is important to me to share what I've learned and encourage you to fight to save our oceans and their inhabitants!