EMPOWERING YOUNG MARINE EXPLORERS
When the Love for Ocean Meets the Science of Motivation
Hey there, I'm Alexa – a summer adventurer, a marine and rainforest enthusiast, and a passionate advocate for making learning as exciting as it is meaningful by leveraging behavioral psychology.
My journey has led me to volunteer with incredible young warriors in summer camp, delve into marine and rainforest conservation, and conduct research on coral regeneration. And I'm thrilled to welcome you to my passion project: Deep Sea Learning.
With Deep Sea Learning, my goal is to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for marine biology in young minds. So, welcome aboard this marine discovery and conservation.
Let's explore, learn, and take the plunge together!
Seagrasses, Nature’s Water Filter and Habitat for Wildlife
Did you know that seagrasses help remove dioxide from the atmosphere, clean surrounding waters, and provide our fish pals with a place to live?
Seagrasses prefer to grow in shallow, sheltered, soft-bottomed coastal waters—both tropical and temperate. Learn more about the benefits from seagrasses from the Ocean Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation educational resources below.
Plastic Crisis Along Stunning Thailand Coastlines and Cleanup Efforts
Every year, around 51,000 tons of uncollected and poorly managed plastic waste find their way into the sea in Thailand. This summer I had a chance to visit Thailand to work on marine conservation efforts and learn about Thailand’s marine biodiversity.
Waste in the ocean threatens the incredible biodiversity of Thailand’s 2,000 miles coastal stretch, from its beautiful beaches to the vital coral zones and mangrove ecosystems.
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Natural Geographic: Plastics get new life in Thailand
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World Bank study on the plastic waste flows into the marine environment in Thailand.
Coral Regeneration Research
Alexa recently led a research study exploring a new hydroxyapatite/calcium carbonate substrate, designed to mimic conditions that encourage human bone growth. The main focus of the project was to enhance the growth and vitality of two types of stony corals. To learn more, check out Alexa’s research paper submitted to the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023.
Sunrise Experience and why it matters
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