New England Aquarium

“Working as an educator and data collector aboard the Whale Watch boats associated with the New England Aquarium allowed me to gain expertise and experience in two areas of interest which connected back to my Environmental Studies major. Everyday I interacted with and helped in educating the passengers aboard on topics ranging from fun facts about the whales we might see to ocean conservation efforts. While the boat maneuvered appropriately around the whales out on Stellwagen Bank, a natural Marine sanctuary, I also had the opportunity to help in data collection on the organizational and feeding behaviors of these charismatic megafauna. ”

“My favorite part was engaging with over 300 passengers on the catamaran. It was wonderful to share the knowledge I gain from the internship. Seeing how fascinated the crowd after our whale watch and the knowledge I had about the whales. Passengers telling to be a naturalist which is the next step up in the program made me realized that I was doing beyond my internship. I love every time we had to see a wave goodbye to the passengers, they would thank us for an amazing experience. ”