I am a BSc Marine Biology student at the University of Plymouth, in my third year of study. This year, my dissertation project will begin my research in nanotoxicology, investigating the lethal and sublethal effects of Potassium Chloride (KCl), to freshwater marine environments, using species of Daphnia and Gammarus to conduct toxicity tests.Alongside my studies, I am Course Representative for the second year in a row (23/24 and 24/25), Buddy Scheme Volunteer (23/24 and 24/25), and was Treasurer for the University’s Marine Biology Society (23/24). In coordination with my degree, I am currently completing Cambridge Regional College’s Certification in “Environmental Sustainability” for 15 weeks (24/25), to both receive a recognised qualification, as well as expand my own knowledge in the corporate world of business sustainability management. Previously, during my second year of University, I undertook ORCA’s (Organisation Cetacean) Ocean Conservationist Course, a remote internship for 6 months (23/24) to accompany my educational pursuits.I am passionate about improving awareness of marine conservation issues and public involvement with the ocean, through research, collaboration, and education.