I’m from Spain, from a little island in the Mediterranean called Menorca — the ocean has always been part of my life.
I’ve been living in Mexico since 2016… time really flies!
I studied in Barcelona, and after graduating, I traveled through Southeast Asia. Somewhere along the way, I discovered scuba diving in Thailand — I ended up living there for two years, working as a dive guide and falling in love with underwater photography.
Nina on expedition in La Ventana
After that, I moved to Mexico. I spent two years in the Riviera Maya, and since 2018 I’ve been living in Los Cabos, working with marine mammals and big ocean wildlife.
Bottlenose Dolphin in flight by Nina
Common Dolphin mid-air by Nina
I shoot topside with a Canon R-series and a 100–400mm lens, which is tough enough to handle whatever mood the ocean is in that day.
For underwater video, I use a DJI Action 5. It’s super stable, and small enough to keep things simple if something comes up.
Mobula Munkiana breach by Nina
My essentials on the boat? My camera and a couple of extra batteries — always.
If I had to give one tip for getting a good shot from a boat, it would be: get to know the animal’s behavior.
With marine mammals especially, watching and learning their breathing patterns makes all the difference.
Blue Whale exhale by Nina
Humpback whales are definitely my favorite.
Not just because I’ve spent so much time with them, but because the energy they bring and the joy I feel every time I see one — it’s like the very first time, every time!
Humpback breaching by Nina
I’ve been part of the RABEN network since 2023, after doing both practical and theoretical training.
Seeing with my own eyes how human activities—like ghost nets and fishing lines—can hurt such gentle and intelligent animals as whales touched me deeply. Once you witness something like that, you can’t just look away. I felt I had to do something, even if it was just a small part.
Nina at work with RABEN
With RABEN, I can help in different ways: reporting an entangled whale and keeping track of it until the rescue team arrives, taking photos to document its condition and the type of net, or even being on the maneuvering boat during a rescue. Each step feels meaningful.
For me, this work is about giving back to the ocean and its creatures. It’s about helping animals that can’t ask for help themselves and making sure we do our part to protect them. Even small actions can make a big difference.
Nina at work with RABEN
Please come and get to know Nina on one of our expeditions, Marine Safaris or Whale Watches in Cabo. She is a wealth of knowledge and always goes the extra mile (often literally) to ensure her guests have an awesome experience, and leave with lasting memories and beautiful photos. We love having her as part of the Latitude team! 🩵