by Danielle Meeker, Aquarist & Environmental Educator

Anthony smiles while delicately holding a monarch butterfly, after having learned how to tag them on the front lawn of The Wetlands Institute.
Q: What interests you the most in marine science?
A: The animals and how there are still some organisms out there just waiting to be discovered. It would be so cool to see those!
Q: What are your plans for after graduation?
A: I plan on attending a 4-year school to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology, and possibly my Master’s. My number one school {choice} would be Stony Brook University, which has a good program that I would like to get into.
Q: What do you hope to take away from this experience?
A: I would love to get a better understanding of turtles and their diets, as well as learn more about some of the fish in the Aquarium – definitely their diets and insights into their behavior in the wild.
Q: What is your favorite marine animal?
A: Right now, the hammerhead shark! They are gentle giants, in my opinion, and just so cool looking.