IAN welcomes Ben Wahle

Ben is very excited to join IAN as a Science Communication Intern. He received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology & Management from the University of California, Davis and has worked in marine policy advocacy, environmental education, and community-based coral reef management. Ben taught tropical marine ecology to school groups in the Florida Keys, and later worked for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop a comprehensive management plan for the Florida Reef Tract. He will be assisting with the development of a pilot report card for the Florida Reef Tract, and helping conduct Natural Resource Condition Assessments for national parks. Ben is an outdoor enthusiast and when he isn't walking his dog, Willy, you can find him hiking in search of elevation on Maryland's eastern shore, kayaking, surfing or scuba diving.

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