Michelle is a marine biologist whose interest relies primarily with marine mammal conservation research and policy. She received her B.S. in Wildlife Conservation from Virginia Tech and is currently a master’s in environmental science student at Christopher Newport University, completing a thesis monitoring the haulout patterns of harbor seals in relation to environmental & temporal factors in coastal Virginia. She is particularly interested in the changing population dynamics and conservation of marine species alongside climate change. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, spending time at the beach or painting.
