About Us

French coastal oceanographer and founder of Maldivian environmental consultancy Reefscapers (formerly ‘Seamarc’), Thomas has been spearheading the environmental projects at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives since 2001.
In 1992, Thomas obtained the Baccalaureat-C (Mathematics & Physics) with distinctions in Vannes, France. He was admitted to the ENSTA ParisTech, one of the French engineering “Grandes Écoles”. While studying there, Thomas took part in several exchange programmes and studied firstly at KTH Stockholm (Sweden) and then at James Cook University of North Queensland (Australia).
Thomas moved to SE Asia in 1999 and has been living and working the Maldives and Sri Lanka ever since. Along with Marie Saleem, he founded Seamarc (‘Systems Engineering and Marine Consulting’) in the year 2000, and as well as running the company (now known as ‘Reefscapers’), Thomas is actively and passionately involved in each project.

Despite the cold waters of the UK, Kate studied Marine Biology at the University of Portsmouth followed by a master’s in Marine Research, focusing on the preservation of marine ecosystems (sustainability of local fisheries). Next, she moved to Australia as a dive instructor, introducing people to the underwater world and devoting time to reef renovation.

In August 2024, she joined the Reefscapers team to contribute to the coral restoration efforts around Landaa Giraavaru. ‘With the increasing frequency of bleaching events, coral restoration is crucial for reef survival. Since 25% of marine life depends on coral reefs at some stage in their life cycle, we cannot afford to lose these vital ecosystems. Deterioration of the world’s coral reefs will lead to far-reaching environmental and socioeconomic issues.’

Katie’s passion for marine life started at a young age, growing up near the English coast. This led to a Marine Biology degree and HSE commercial diving qualification at the University of Plymouth (UK).

During a year in industry, Katie worked as a marine biologist in Cyprus and in Germany, and also in Honduras where she developed an interest in coral restoration on the island of Roatan.

Katie’s passion for corals, conservation, and science communication drove her to apply for a position at Reefscapers. After starting in a junior Assistant role in July 2024, she transferred to Kuda Huraa in 2025 as a fully-fledged Coral Biologist.

After graduating from school, Aku worked for the Maldivian ‘State Trading Organisation’, gaining valuable experience in a variety of roles (sales, legal credit, logistics, inventory, accounts).
Aku joined Reefscapers way back in December 2009, and is now one of our longest-serving and most valuable team members. Starting as a marine research assistant, he is now in charge of the Fish Lab and leads all of our aquaculture projects at Landaa Giraavaru. These include our Clownfish breeding programs, as well as refining our techniques in algae, phytoplankton and rotifer production (which are essential Lab-grown food sources).
Aku’s wealth of local knowledge and technical expertise makes him the perfect trainer, playing an essential role in environmental awareness issues,  and sharing his knowledge and skills with the younger generation of Four Seasons apprentices.

Alejandra grew up in Cádiz, a coastal city in southern Spain. Her passion for animals led her to study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Córdoba, where she graduated in 2024. During her studies, she discovered that working with marine wildlife was an option, so after graduating, she completed an internship at a marine wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary care center in Algeciras (Spain) and completed a specialisation course in marine mammals.

She joined our team in 2025, where she hopes to evolve both professionally and personally to contribute in any way possible to the marine environment and give it the importance it deserves.

Aditya was born and raised in the vibrant city of Mumbai (India), where his love for water began as a child, captivated by the magic of swimming and the world beneath the ocean surface. What started as a simple fascination soon grew into a deep connection with nature and wildlife. Driven by this passion, he pursued a Master’s in Marine Biology from Pondicherry University and went on to work in the pristine waters of the Andaman Islands.

For Aditya, marine life isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling that comes straight from the heart, a lifelong journey to protect and cherish the underwater world he fell in love with as a boy.

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Mumu’s passion for the marine world began at the age of six when she first visited the Maldives, where the vibrant reefs and marine life sparked her curiosity. Growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, she was never far from the ocean, volunteering at a turtle sanctuary and running a market stall promoting alternatives to single-use plastics.
She later moved to the UK to pursue a BSc in Marine Biology at Newcastle University. She was an active member of the Scuba Diving Society and worked as a research assistant for a PhD student supporting a Dove Time Series Project.

Sixteen years later, Mumu has returned to the Maldives as the Assistant Coral Biologist at Landaa Giraavaru. She is committed to reef restoration efforts and is excited to be living and working in the place that first inspired her interest in the underwater world.

James grew up in Cyprus, where he spent much of his childhood in and around the ocean, developing an early love for marine life that has since grown into an avid passion for freediving. He went on to study Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Brighton (UK) before working as a professional underwater photographer and research diver on the Great Barrier Reef, contributing to a Crown-of-Thorns Starfish control program.

James has a strong fascination with marine mammals and cetaceans, which led him to the Maldives. Following a successful Reefscapers internship, he is now the cetacean Marine Biologist and Communications Coordinator at Landaa Giraavaru, where he works on our Dolphin ID Project and contributes to marine conservation, outreach, and storytelling. James is keen to continue developing his understanding of cetaceans while sharing the ocean’s wildlife and conservation work through photography and communication.

Isidora grew up in a coastal city in northern Chile, where being close to the ocean shaped her early connection with nature. At the age of 15, she began scuba diving with her family, sparking a lasting fascination with marine ecosystems and their conservation.

She studied Marine Biology and holds a BSc in Marine Sciences from the Universidad Católica del Norte (Chile). During her thesis at an algal research center, and later through an internship with Ifremer in Tahiti, she developed a strong interest in aquaculture and the role of species cultivation in research, conservation, and supporting local communities. This led her to spend the past year working in aquaculture in Australia.

Now working as an Aquarist at Landaa Giraavaru, Isidora is passionate about contributing to marine conservation while continuing to learn and grow within the field.