Michel Labrecque and Julie Ouimet, partners in life and exploration, are renowned for their intrepid journeys to some of the world's most remote and uncharted destinations, including the Comoros and Oman. As internationally acclaimed underwater imagemakers, they have produced captivating visuals for major networks like Discovery and CBC, specializing in this unique field.

Their expertise in expedition logistics has taken them to some of the harshest environments on the planet. Both are Fellows of The Explorers Club (FI’16) and the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Michel and Julie co-organized two scientific missions with the honor of carrying The Explorers Club flag during the Clipperton Big Migrations 1 & 2 expeditions, that contributed to the establishment of a marine protected area. For their outstanding achievements in Field Science and Conservation, they were awarded The Explorers Club Citation of Merit in 2018. Additionally, they have co-authored numerous magazine articles and a coffee table book and are seasoned speakers and field guides.

Michel, an accomplished underwater photojournalist and commercial photographer, is also a skilled dive educator and Small Vessel Operator. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal 22nd Regiment (infantry), bringing a wealth of discipline and leadership to his expeditions.

Julie, a talented underwater expedition videographer and short film producer, has had her films showcased and awarded at festivals across Europe and North America. She is a member of the Ocean Artists Society and an inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

With nearly 20 years of experience diving in the St. Lawrence, Michel and Julie have an unparalleled understanding of its underwater realm. In 2021, they co-founded Anticosti Ecotours, a land and underwater tour company based on Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Languages spoken: English and French

Photo credit: James Stacey