In this interview, Maggie Winchester discusses the importance of the conservation of Miami's waterways. Although growing up in Vermont, Mrs. Winchester quickly found her love for the ocean and sea life. She was able to make this passion a career. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a Master of Science in marine biology, and from there eventually moved to Miami, where she is now the Florida Program Specialist for Florida Conservation at Ocean Conservancy. She delves into the need for ocean conservation as well as different ways to move forward in the fight for ocean preservation. She explains how through policy and education, people can work towards increasing water quality and how ocean life will greatly benefit.
