This week I accepted an Instagram challenge to show a selfie in black and white in solidarity to sisterhood and empowering women. Well since the pandemic taking selfies is not an option for obvious reasons. So I posted a photo of me going down memory lane to where my interest in Marine Biology and Aquaculture began. One very memorable summer as a research assistant in my 3rd year of University - The University of the West Indies in Jamaica. When I am at the ocean, I am the most authentic that I can be and I hope to inspire and motivate other women to embrace ocean conservation through the field of aquaculture.

Two summers ago I spent the summer in my homeland embracing all the people, events and places that shaped the person that I am. The Caribbean Sea certainly played a significant part of my life and I look forward to participating in projects that will promote sustainability and environmental awareness to our marine environment.

I hope you enjoy my interview with Bonnie Waycott from her series on Women in Aquaculture. The interview brought back memories of my 19-year-old self that summer in Discovery Bay Jamaica taking the boat out to the Bay to collect data. Swimming and snorkelling amongst the fishes were some of my happiest moments.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO READ MY INTERVIEW WITH BONNIE - WOMEN IN AQUACULTURE