Jenna Westfall (UR), The Sea Was My Calling.

I have lived in Florida for my entire life, that being said I practically grew up at the beach. Since my dad taught me how to surf when I was really little, its all I ever did growing up. I think just being over there all the time influenced me to pursue a career that dealt with the ocean. Volunteering at the Marine Science center and being able to learn more about such interesting creatures really had an impact on me, but it was when I got to learn about sea turtles that really pulled me in. Our oceans are beautiful and its so sad seeing what damage humans are doing to it. I haven't really chosen a topic for my independent research project yet, but I'm kind of liking the idea along the lines of how micro plastics affect sea turtles and maybe some ways to help prevent it.

This is a re-posted picture because it happens o be relevant to my topic. My parent and I doing a plastics beach clean up in New Smyrna Beach.