Henry Witsken

Avian Specialist Docent, Los Angeles Zoo. (2021-2023)

Volunteered to educate the public about birds and the specific birds living at the LA Zoo.

Spoke with the public about crucial topics such as endangered species and bird conservation.

Co-founder, MORI (Mariner Ocean Research Institute) Santa Monica, CA. (2020-2023)

Worked on project ROCCS (Restoration of Coral Using Ceramic Substrate) to test whether small fragments of coral grow at the same rate as larger coral fragments, to be able to support ocean coral reefs ultimately.

Included project presentations and public speaking.

Research Volunteer, Los Angeles Audubon Society (2022-2023)

Assisted with monitoring the endangered Snowy Plover and Least Tern colony at their protected nesting grounds in Malibu and Venice, CA.

Student Researcher, Cornell Shoals LAB, Appledore Island, ME (Summer 2022)

Built skills such as working and researching in the field, observing and collecting data, and preparing field study reports and presentations.

Mariner Environmental Science Course through Cornell University.