Brent Meister- UR Oceanography introduction

         Hello, my name is Brent Meister and my major is Marine biology. I am very interested in marine life especially that of the deep water species. Also water quality is big for me. This is something I have wanted to do as a little child. You're probably thinking what made me make my mind up so early, well its kind of a long story. From the beginning my parents put me in scouts where I had a native American as a scout master. through him I became very in touch with nature learning how to live off the land and water, I was more interested in water than land. anyways through him you could say I became closer to nature, but not like a hippie. I eventually became good friends with him and his family and learned how to do things the "native way". I learned how to sing and dance and protect the environment. under my native scout master I made the rank of eagle scout, which is the highest award in scouting. while in scouts I got my scuba certification and my love for the sea grew. I guess its in my blood since the Irish were a sea fairing people. however with my scuba certification I opened new doors into a bigger world. I then meant chad the the marine discovery center and he did nothing but strengthen my interest in sea life. now I am in college chasing my dream to be a marine biologist. I hope to get my bachelors to start and then keep moving.

Me in Labadee Haiti 

Me at an Eagle scout Ceremony

The Native crew