Amanda Di Perna

Authors

Amanda Di Perna
Anna Meredith, Florida International University

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Description

In this interview, Amanda explains how she was able to jumpstart her career at a young age. Her passion for ocean advocacy started when she was a young windsurfer who would collect trash in the oceans while out on the water. This passion fueled her as she describes her undergraduate education at Florida International University as a Marine Biology student. She obtained an internship at Debris Free Oceans, where she ultimately started her professional career after graduation. Amanda emphasizes the importance of education in conserving our waterways, so she actively visits classrooms to speak on the harm of debris in our oceans, especially plastic, including micro-plastics.

Publication Date

2-21-2024

Publisher

Florida International University

City

Miami, Florida

Keywords

Microplastics, Debris Free Oceans, Florida International University, Marine Biology Graduate, Ocean Advocacy, Waterways, Miami, Education, Plastic Free Oceans, Biscayne Bay

Disciplines

Marine Biology | Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | Other Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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Biography

She is a dedicated ocean advocate with a mission to eradicate marine debris and halt plastic pollution at its source. Her background in marine biology fuels her passion for protecting our oceans. Through education initiatives, she aims to ignite curiosity in the sciences and cultivate a generation of environmental stewards. She thrives on creating engaging events and leveraging media platforms for effective communication. She believes in the power of collective action, and through shared efforts, we can make a lasting impact on the well-being of our planet.

Recommended Citation

Di Perna, Amanda and Meredith, Anna, "Amanda Di Perna" (2024). Beneath the Surface: Oral Histories of South Florida’s Waters. 13.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/waterkeeper/13