Brains, Buzzers, and the Deep Blue: My Dive Into Orca Bowl
This year, I got to compete in the Orca Bowl, a fast-paced marine science competition that brought together my love for the ocean and my inner competitor. The event combines buzzer-style trivia with free-response team questions, all centered around eight marine science categories like biology, chemistry, geology, and technology. Each team has four members, and […]
Tiny Shells, Big Questions: Inspiring Future Ocean Explorers
Recently, we had the chance to participate in an elementary school science fair, where we set up a booth alongside other STEM clubs from Newport and neighboring schools. Our goal was simple: get younger students excited about marine science in a way that felt fun, interactive, and meaningful. We knew we needed something hands-on to […]
From Sturgeons to Sea Stars: Teaching the Ocean One Visitor at a Time
Volunteering at the Seattle Aquarium through the Youth Ocean Advocates program has been one of the most meaningful parts of my high school experience. The program lets high school students teach visitors about the animals on display, and it starts with training where we learn everything from the animals’ habitats to their behaviors. Once we’re […]