It all started in 2021, during a marine science internship in southern Mozambique. Between research dives and tagging manta rays, founder Shari Moscoso realized her life needed a radical change, one that placed the ocean at its center.

What followed were bold decisions: leaving behind a previous career, becoming a professional diver, and dedicating herself to the study of manta rays. Shari’s Ocean was born from the belief that time spent in the ocean can create real impact.

Founded by marine biologist and expedition leader Shari Moscoso, the project grew out of fieldwork and manta ray research in Mozambique and Indonesia. Today, alongside her academic path in Marine Biology at the University of Bremen (Germany), Shari designs and leads immersive dive expeditions that bring together science, conservation, and community.

These expeditions are more than just trips. They are shared experiences that connect ocean-minded people from around the world and build genuine community.

Between 2023 and 2024, Shari’s Ocean expeditions helped fund manta ray research and contributed to a behavioral monitoring study, turning exploration into tangible scientific support. Further expansion in support of marine research is planned, with the long-term goal of transitioning toward a science-focused foundation.

At its core, Shari’s Ocean is about exploring with purpose, while building a global community that doesn’t just love the ocean, but actively works to protect it.