Apoya a Lauren Lopez Quen

Hello 👋🏻 My name is Lauren! I spend my days out on the water, paddle boarding through Florida’s mangroves and open waterways, documenting the wildlife that calls it home. What started as a passion for exploring has turned into something much bigger protecting and sharing the beauty of marine life with others.

I lead small, guided marine life tours, keeping groups intimate so people can truly connect with Florida’s ecosystem. From manatees and dolphins to sharks and everything in between, I teach others not just what they’re seeing, but why it matters and how we can protect it.

When I’m not on the water, I’m organizing mangrove and beach cleanups, doing my part to keep these environments healthy for the wildlife that depends on them. I also share my experiences online, giving people a real, unfiltered look at life on the water and showing how important it is to respect and protect it.

I’m currently saving up to start college this August to study marine biology, so I can take what I’ve learned out here and turn it into something even bigger for the ocean, and for the future of the wildlife in it.