by Dani Meeker, Aquarist & Environmental Educator

Still clad in waders, Wesley smiles after a fun afternoon seining in Scotch Bonnet Creek
Q: What interests you most in marine science?
A: The sea creatures! I love finding out what makes them unique. How they hunt and find prey and how they defend themselves.
Q: Describe your experience working with animals before starting at The Wetlands Institute.
A: My Dad and I collect some local fish and keep a small salt water aquarium. I also have two crested geckos. My Dad has eleven chickens… [and] my parents each have a dog that I help with; a lab, Louie, and a dachshund, Benson.
Q: What is your favorite marine animal?
A: Octopus!
Q: What do you like best about interning at The Wetlands Institute?
A: I like that I can see a future for myself in what I am learning at The Wetlands Institute. My favorite thing to do in the Aquarium is feed the horseshoe crabs.
Q: What do you hope to take away from this experience?
A: I hope to learn skills that I can use in future jobs. One day I hope to work as an Aquarist or at an organization like The Wetlands Institute.