Annie Roth is a marine biologist, science journalist, and filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, California, who is wild about wildlife. She covers biology, ecology, and wildlife conservation issues for National Geographic, the New York Times, Hakai Magazine, and many other publications. She has ventured to the depths of the ocean in pursuit of one-of-a-kind stories. Through writing, she wants to make the world a better place for humans and nonhumans alike.