13 July 2020
My migration from sea to land
The past 10 years of my life have revolved around studying the sea.
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13 July 2020
The Language of Invasion Ecology
As part of my U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) internship, I am updating a document that summarizes USFWS invasive species management in the Pacific Region. The first thing that stood out to me when…
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11 July 2020
Growing and Learning Through DFP
Håfa adai everyone! I am currently halfway through my fellowship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and I am learning so much! If I were to list everything I’ve learned so far, I’d exceed…
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11 July 2020
Orchidaceae
I have completed the fourth week of my internship as a DFP for the Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, International Affairs, Division of Scientific Authority located in Virginia. Before the first day I was not…
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10 July 2020
Teleworking, Global Unrest, and Fisheries
As the end of the first month of my fellowship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approaches, I sit here and reflect on the events leading up to this point. To call the journey…
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10 July 2020
Helping Species Recover by Tracking Compliance
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed into legislature in 1973 and is arguably one of the most impactful environmental laws in the United States. The Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office works to help enforce…
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