Claire Simeone

Change Agent, Doctor, Environmentalist, Scientist, World traveler

Dr. Claire Simeone is a marine mammal veterinarian and conservation leader who is dedicated to promoting the health of marine ecosystems, animals, and humans. Her work emphasizes the interconnectedness between animal health, ocean health, and human well-being. Dr. Simeone's expertise lies in developing innovative therapies, researching marine mammal health trends, and advocating for conservation efforts. Through her initiatives at Sea Change Health, she aims to redefine health to encompass the well-being of animals, ecosystems, and humans. Dr. Simeone's research spans various critical areas such as treatments for epilepsy in sea lions, harmful algal blooms, eye infections in dolphins, and the impacts of oil spills on marine mammal health. Her work underscores the importance of holistic approaches to address pressing challenges facing our oceans and marine life.

I have a strong interest in international marine mammal policy, and I strive to translate science in a way that will ignite new conservationists around the world.

#ZOOGNOSIS is the knowledge spread between humans and animals. We are all connected, and there is a lot to be learned from these connections.

Animal Health, Coastal & Marine Fisheries, Conservation Medicine, Marine Mammal Medicine, Oceans & Marine Research, Veterinary medicine and surgery

I am thrilled to join the TED family as a 2018 TEDFellow.