Fellowship Experiences
A blog by and about students supported by Maryland Sea Grant

The Four Busiest Months of My Knauss Fellowship
By the time the Knauss fellowship begins in early February, fellows are at various stages of their graduate career: Law students may have graduated but are awaiting their Bar exam results; a Ph.D. Read more...
In Puerto Rico, A Bioluminescent Bay Blacks Out
Is bioluminescence good or bad? Or are we not sure? Who knows about bioluminescence and what do they know about it? What is the relationship between bioluminescence, people and society?
Read more...The Oyster – And The Contaminants That Can Affect It – Is My World
I stumbled into my father’s rubber work boots as I peered out over the Chesapeake Bay in the cold November morning. His advice echoed through my ears, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you’re …” I’ve always found myself following his adage to a tee, which means I’d arrived at the Deal Island marina an hour before anyone else.
Read more...Watching the Forecasts to Measure the Storms: A white-water kayaker turned ecologist changes direction
Moving water has always captivated my attention. It started with the ocean: waves pulsing towards shore and breaking, offering endless intrigue. Rivers came next, especially swollen ones after heavy rains.
Read more...Why the Ocean Means So Much to Me
There are many things that matter to me: My family, my studies, my guitar, and my heritage. But one thing holds a special place in my heart: The ocean. Having grown up in El Salvador, the Pacific Coast was a common destination on every holiday or opportunity we had. Read more...