
It’s great to have quality gear, but I see so many divers spending crazy amounts on things they don’t even need. Honestly, skill should always come first. The gear won’t dive for you.
Jem
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@findingjemo
Marine Scientist | PhD candidate at ODU '25 Knauss Fellow | '24 ESA GSPA | '24 COVES Policy Fellow 🎼⛰🚴🏽♀️⚽️🎭 #TeamFish

It’s great to have quality gear, but I see so many divers spending crazy amounts on things they don’t even need. Honestly, skill should always come first. The gear won’t dive for you.


Read about another @ODU @ODU_OES #MonarchSuccess story! Let’s give a loud roar to Jem Baldisimo on being selected as a 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow! Baldisimo will spend a year in federal or legislative offices addressing environmental issues! odu.edu/sci/article/do…






AAEC congratulates three faculty that were promoted by approval at the June 11, 2024, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meeting. 👏 · Promotion to associate professor with tenure: John Bovay and Jonathan van Senten · Promotion to associate professor of practice: Jennifer Friedel

🎓 Thrilled to share I successfully defended my M.S. at Auburn University! My thesis explores dolphin and sea turtle interactions, highlighting the need for better public understanding of wildlife and laws. 🌊🐬🐢 Excited for my PhD at UNC, and future conservation efforts! 🌎










