NEXT AVAILABLE WORKSHOP:
HIDDEN LIFE IN COSTA RICA
December 12-18, 2026
Small-group wildlife photography + field biology workshop
Official trailer for the Snail Hunters, directed and produced by Jim Aikman, officially released in 2025. This 1-hr documentary film follows my team while conducting snail research in the Galápagos Islands.Currently on the film festival circuit and available eventually for streaming.
THE SNAIL HUNTER
• EXPEDITION BIOLOGIST •
• NATURALIST •
• PHOTOGRAPHER •I’m Christine Parent and I study life on Earth.---I help people discover the natural world through evolutionary biology, conservation, field interpretation, and photography. My work brings together science, storytelling, and visual exploration, with special expertise in island biodiversity, small and overlooked organisms, and the ecology of wild places.---I am available for expeditions, cruises, guest lectures, shore interpretation, and natural history photography.---
Learn about my
RESEARCH
From classrooms and university seminars to expedition cruises and public events, I offer talks that bring evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation to life for both academic and general audiences.Official Trailer for Snail Hunters, a 1-hr documentary film officially released in 2025 focusing on the research I lead in the Galápagos Islands.
Take on new
EXPLORATION
I offer natural history interpretation for expeditions, field programs, and outdoor experiences, helping guests connect more deeply with biodiversity, ecology, conservation, and the hidden stories of the natural world.
Get inspired by
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography has long been one of the ways I explore, document, and share the natural world. It is both a tool in my research and a way of helping others see discovery, detail, and beauty more closely.
Boost your conservation efforts with
CONSULTING & REVIEW
Conservation research requires both strong science and strong strategy. Drawing on extensive experience securing research funding and reviewing proposals across a range of agencies and programs, I offer consultation to help strengthen projects, proposals, and conservation-focused initiatives.
THE SNAIL HUNTER
• EXPEDITION BIOLOGIST •
• NATURALIST •
• PHOTOGRAPHER •I’m Christine Parent and I study life on Earth.---I help people discover the natural world through evolutionary biology, conservation, field interpretation, and photography. My work brings together science, storytelling, and visual exploration, with special expertise in island biodiversity, small and overlooked organisms, and the ecology of wild places.---I am available for expeditions, cruises, guest lectures, shore interpretation, and natural history photography.---
Learn about my
RESEARCH
From classrooms and university seminars to expedition cruises and public events, I offer talks that bring evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation to life for both academic and general audiences.Official Trailer for Snail Hunters, a 1-hr documentary film officially released in 2025 focusing on the research I lead in the Galápagos Islands.
Take on new
EXPLORATION
I offer natural history interpretation for expeditions, field programs, and outdoor experiences, helping guests connect more deeply with biodiversity, ecology, conservation, and the hidden stories of the natural world.
Get inspired by
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography has long been one of the ways I explore, document, and share the natural world. It is both a tool in my research and a way of helping others see discovery, detail, and beauty more closely.
Boost your conservation efforts with
CONSULTING & REVIEW
Conservation research requires both strong science and strong strategy. Drawing on extensive experience securing research funding and reviewing proposals across a range of agencies and programs, I offer consultation to help strengthen projects, proposals, and conservation-focused initiatives.
Je parle français • Hablo español
CONTACT
Use the form below for talks, expedition opportunities, or general questions. I read every message and reply as I’m able.
© Christine Parent. All rights reserved.
• EXPLORE •
PHOTO GALLERIES
Below are a few photos of some of the places I have had a chance to visit for work, for fun or both.I am particularly fond of the microfauna gallery as I have a soft spot for the hidden biodiversity of our planet.
Galápagos
Microfauna
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Costa Rica's South Pacific Region
• GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS •
© Christine Parent. All rights reserved.
• SMALL AND BEAUTIFUL •
© Christine Parent. All rights reserved.
• NGORONGORO CRATER •
© Christine Parent. All rights reserved.
• PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA •
© Christine Parent. All rights reserved.