Karim Iliya is a photographer, filmmaker, and whale swimming guide based in Iceland and Hawaii. He is the co-founder of Kogia, a non-profit media initiative dedicated to marine conservation. Raised in the Middle East and Asia, Karim’s passion for nature has taken him from volcanic eruptions to Arctic ice and underwater encounters with whales. His work focuses on threatened animals and fragile ecosystems, using visual storytelling to inspire protection of the natural world. Karim has worked in over 45 countries, won multiple awards, and been featured in National Geographic Magazine and BBC Earth for his humpback whale photography and films.