Meet the Team

Conservation and education is a collaborative effort. Meet the team that helps make the OctoNation site a reality. 

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Warren carlyle

Warren is the Founder & CEO of OctoNation, a nonprofit organization that works to inspire wonder of the ocean by educating the world about octopuses. As a professional community building strategist, Warren has built relationships with underwater photographers, artists, scientists, and aquarists to achieve this mission.

He has created a community where people can interact, learn and be enamored by the ocean through the lens of the octopus. Jacque Cousteau said it best, “People protect what they love.” OctoNation’s 800,000+ members wholeheartedly agree! Consider supporting and getting involved today!

Dr. Chelsea Bennice


Chelsea (Octo Girl) is based out of South Florida where she spends her time under the sea in octopuses’ gardens. She received her PhD from Florida Atlantic University and is currently involved in research studying octopus’ microbiology and behavior.

Chelsea uses underwater photo and videography to share her research and show her passion for octopuses and marine conservation. She’s bringing the cephalopod knowledge. Get ready, Nation!

instagram.com/theoctogirl | facebook.com/OctoGirl/

Chris Adams

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Chris Adams is an illustrator and designer with a passion for art and education. He inspires others to think about the ocean by creating whimsical characters that show off the amazing and unique nature of the octopus.

Chris also brings us his design expertise with over 10 years of experience working with brands like Patrón, American Express, Coca-Cola and Disney. He thrives on creating unique experiences, focusing on clear strategies paired with modern design. He created the new visual identity for OctoNation and continues to help us improve our look across all that we do, pushing us forward and creating new opportunities to help fuel our mission.

Instagram.com/chrisacreative

Corrine Klein

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Corinne is a biologist with 10 years of experience in the fields of marine and wildlife biology. She has a Master’s degree in marine science from the University of Auckland and throughout her career has worked on multiple international marine conservation projects as an environmental consultant. She is an avid scuba diver, underwater photographer, and loves to share random facts about sea creatures with anyone who will listen. Based in Japan, Corinne currently works in medical research and scientific freelance writing.

Cheyne Springbett

Cheyne first got into octopus biology in Alaska while working on commercial fishing vessels as a fisheries observer. He received his master’s degree in biology from Walla Walla University studying the burrowing behavior of the smooth skinned octopus (Muusoctopus leioderma). He currently works for the Florida Wildlife Research Institute as a biologist on the lobster team in the Florida Keys. Cheyne is studying interactions between crustaceans and octopus in fisheries, working on using open-source electronics in science, and is a PhD student at Florida Atlantic University.