Mckenzie Margarethe
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About
Marine scientist, conservationist, and science communicator also known online as Mckensea and known for creating educational content about ocean conservation, marine life, sustainable seafood, climate activism, and realistic conservation which has helped her amass over 360,000 TikTok followers with over 15 million TikTok likes.
Before fame
She earned a B.S. in forensic science with a minor in chemistry from Chaminade University. She eventually researched Hawaiian collector urchins and coral reefs, worked as a marine naturalist, and spent two years as a copilot and naturalist aboard Atlantis Adventures submarines. She began sharing content on TikTok in late 2019.
Trivia
She was selected as a Young Ocean Leader by the Sustainable Ocean Alliance and has spoken about science communication at Harvard University. She was featured by Business Insider in 2023. She also drew attention for using a bingo card while reviewing Netflix's 2025 documentary Shark Whisperer.
Family life
She born in Canada and moved to Hawaiʻi with her mother as a child which is where she grew up. She identifies as queer and has been open to using multiple pronouns.
Associated with
She has discussed Ocean Ramsey's approach to shark conservation in her science communication work.
