Colleen is a master's student in the Biological Sciences program. Colleen previously served as a Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholar during her undergraduate studies, and we are glad to have her back! Her thesis is being co-advised by Drs. Randy Brooks and Chelsea Bennice from the Biological Sciences Department. Her research involves using genetics and morphology to study the taxonomy and phylogeny of commercially important cryptic octopus species in South Florida. With every guest Colleen meets in the Marine Lab visitor’s gallery, she hopes to instill an understanding of the importance of marine biology research. When she is not in the lab, Colleen enjoys SCUBA diving, playing with her cats, caring for her freshwater aquariums, and volunteering with The Sea Turtle Conservation League of Singer Island.