Pier is an award-winning author, travel writer, film producer, and underwater photographer. She began her career as Thailand’s youngest English-writing author of three #1 national bestselling novels, graphic novels, and short stories with over 200,000 copies sold. Pier is also a PADI AmbassaDiver™, co-chair of the Los Angeles hub for Oceanic Global, and founder of Immersiv Expeditions, where she leads trips to swim with marine wildlife. Her photography has been recognized by competitions including Ocean Photographer of the Year, and she was awarded the 2023 Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant by the Save Our Seas Foundation. An advocate for solo female travel, she has visited over 100 countries across 7 continents, and can be found in Los Angeles, Cape Town, and @piersgreatperhaps.
Exploring Our Ocean with Pier Nirandara

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Exploring Our Ocean with Pier Nirandara
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July 16, 2024
8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
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