MHS Senior Phedora Rosiclair Accepted to Marine Biology Program

Whiz Kid's Name: Phedora Rosiclair

Whiz Kid's Grade: Senior

Whiz Kid's School: Malden High School

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Accepted to the New England Aquarium’s Sea Teen Underwater Research Training and Learning Expedition (TURTLE) Program

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Sea TURTLE is an exciting opportunity for teens who are interested in marine biology and conservation. It is geared towards students who want to learn how to scuba dive and experience and protect the beauty of the underwater world.

Phedora will join other students from around the area to attend weekly classes at the New England Aquarium and receive training at a local pool. During April school vacation the group will travel to Miami, FL, board the Research Vessel Coral Reef II, and cross the Gulf Stream to the islands of Bimini, Bahamas.

Students will use the skills they learned during the pool sessions to complete their PADI Open Water scuba certification. In addition to the scuba certification New England Aquarium staff will lead interactive educational activities and give presentations on subjects related to marine biology, conservation, natural history and fish identification. The group will also be visiting the Shark Research Lab in Bimini, snorkeling in mangroves (fish nurseries) and conducting beach seines to compare species found in diverse habitats.

Malden High School Science Teacher Shauna Campbell will serve as Phedora’s mentor for this incredibly exciting program.

This week's Whiz Kid was submitted by Malden High School's Paul Famiglietti. Do you know of a Malden student worthy of a little attention? Send us your recommendations today.