From a small fishing village in Scotland to Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll!), enjoy getting to know Carrie!
Brought up in Lybster, a small fishing village in the far north of Scotland, the sea has always been a huge part of my life. My passion for the marine world led me to complete a Masters of Research in Marine Biology and set me on a career path, as a seabird ecologist, which has never ventured far from the sea.
I have spent over a decade studying the ecology of puffins, shags and kittiwakes on the Isle of May, a tiny island on the east coast of Scotland. Every so often I have the opportunity to take my field skills to the Southern hemisphere and have committed three years to working on albatross and penguins on the remote island of South Georgia.
It is an absolute pleasure to join the Midway Atoll community and to contribute to the conservation efforts of a remote wildlife refuge, especially because the sun shines and the seas are warm! The last couple of months on Midway has reminded me that a little, consistent effort can make the world of difference in the long-term. As the season progresses, I am excited to find out how so many animals can call one tiny atoll home and to share the stories and photos of my experience along the way.
Article written by Carrie Marell Gunn and Krystal Winn