Things I bring back
from the water.
Essays on marine biology, dispatches from dives, scouting trips, and the slow practice of paying attention. 5 pieces so far — more on the way.
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My First Backpacking Trip
I went backpacking for the first time in Sequoia, and boy, did I learn a lot. Here is everything I picked up about gear, prep, and the experience itself.
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My Scouting Journey
Scouting is still a new journey for me, but it already feels like home — like something I was always meant to be a part of.
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The True Disparities of Light Pollution
The silent crisis of light pollution and over-lighting has illuminated my interest in environmental science — from childhood night walks to the impact on human health and wildlife.
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A Day in the Life at Camp Emerald Bay
My first day earning the Advanced Open Water certification at fourteen — anticipation, underwater navigation, and the alien-like world beneath the kelp forests.
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Finding Light After Dark
My first night dive terrified me, but discovering bioluminescence in the dark waters transformed my fear into a lifelong passion for the ocean.