Zahra earned her B.S. in Marine Biology at the University of the West Indies. Her interest in Marine Biology began at a very young age, but grew exponentially when she earned her certification as an Open Water Diver. This prompted the focusing of her studies, summer internships and research efforts on working towards making a difference in the Marine Conservation effort. Currently applying to graduate programs to pursue a graduate degree in Marine Biology, Zahra will use the WDHOF training grant to help her become a scientific diver, and a force for marine conservation, with research focusing on coral reef ecosystems.