"My role as a researcher and a scientific educator has taken me to unique and exciting environments, allowing me to expand my knowledge of both the marine and terrestrial realm. I aim to use my scientific background to connect members of the public to conservation goals and environmental initiatives, while capturing images to share their stories. My hope is that through my pursuits as an educator, a storyteller, and a scientist, I can show the wonder in our world, instilling a drive to protect and respect all the beauty that is left."
Alexa is a science communicator and marine ecologist with a demonstrated history in science education, outreach, and community engagement. A strong academic background, skills in field research, data management, and digital content creation. Her broader research objectives are to investigate the foraging ecology of marine species, top-down ecosystem interactions, and the impacts of anthropogenic pressure on marine systems.
"WE CAN ALL PLAY AN IMPORTANT AND COMPLIMENTARY ROLE IN THE FIGHT FOR OUR OCEANS WITH THE DIFFERENT SKILLS, DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, AND DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES WE ALL POSSESS. FIND YOUR PASSION AND DIVE INTO IT! "
Photos by: Garrett Artman