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After graduating in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Emily made the jump into Aquatic Biology through various seasonal positions including an internship at Mote Marine Laboratory&#8217;s Coral Health and Disease Program at the International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration in Summerland Key, Florida. During this internship, Emily was able to synthesize her skillset, passion, and drive for Marine Biology, while simultaneously falling in love with Florida\u2019s Coral Reef. In January of 2025, Emily started as the Microbiology Technician in the Coral Health and Disease Program, contributing to resilience experiments, molecular research, and genetic management of our corals. 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