​Linsey Asbury: Senior at Longwood University

     -Linsey is a Criminal Justice/Criminology and Sociology double major with a technical productions minor.

      - Linsey has volunteered at clean Virginia waterways on campus, and she is passionate about making sure marine ecosystems are saved and preserved.

Personal Statement:

      "I  grew up on the island of Oahu, Hawai'i and I went to the beach almost every

        other weekend. Marine life was important to all of us because it affected the

        area we live in and I carry that with me every day even now that I have moved

        back into the mainland states. I have also done a study abroad in Thailand and

        it saddened me to see the state that their coral reefs are in especially since I

        have seen amazing pictures of what those same dead, or dying, reefs looked like

        about ten years ago. The world used to be a beautiful place but now it looks like a

        plucked rose, still beautiful but obviously dying. I want to change that and

        give the world the roots it needs to grow back strong and vibrant like before."

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Emma Giambalvo: Senior at Longwood University
      -Emma is a Communication Studies major with a Digital Media concentration.

      - Emma grew up near the ocean and has been connected to it her whole life. She wants to make sure future generations can experience the beauty of it she has.

Personal Statement:

      "This project was so important to me. The reason for that is I grew up in Florida,

        right on the coast. While living there, we were fortunate enough to be able to

        see a few corals if we went far enough into the beach by our house. I want the

        excitement I had to see them be instilled into future generations. This feeling

        cannot be the same if the corals aren’t there after I’m gone. I want to be able to

        serve as a voice to the coral reefs and the ocean as a whole. While working on

        this project, we have found so many great ideas to improve the reefs and make

        sure generations to come can enjoy it. I know myself and my group members

        are very grateful for you visiting our site, and please reach out if you have any

        questions or are willing to help!"

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Hannah Capps: Senior at Longwood University
      -Hannah is an Anthropology major.

      -Hannah is a loving mother and a wife, so she is concerned for the well being of her children's future lives, and how our global oceans will affect them.

Personal Statement: 

       "I am a mother of three wonderful children who all love nature and enjoy

         being outside. They especially love to go to aquariums and look at all the

         different sea life and colorful coral that they have on display. One day I would

         love to show them a coral reef in its natural habitat and teach them the

         importance it has in the world. That is why the preservation of our coral reefs

         is important to me not just for our current generation but also for those

         who have yet to come."

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