Alex is a Masters of Science thesis student and joined the Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars program as an undergraduate in Spring 2024. Alex conducts research in Dr. Koch’s Aquatic Plant Ecology lab studying the effects of environmental stress on seagrass health and survival. She was drawn to the Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars program because she wanted to gain new experiences in research and scientific communication. Alex’s goal is to educate our visitors about the importance of studying and understanding the marine environment. When Alex is away from the lab, she enjoys birding, playing with her cats, walking, swimming, and knitting.