Nik & Whitney, 2008
Whitney getting in some bouldering exercise on Koh Tao, Thailand.
Welcome to Whitney's Page
Whitney is currently a
National Geographic Explorer and Marine Ecologist with the
Pristine Seas Project.
The mission of the project is to explore and protect the vital places in the ocean.
Pristine Seas works with local communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments and partners
to protect our ocean, but also areas that have been somehow degraded by human activities,
so they can bounce back. Marine life thrives in these marine protected areas and provides
multiple benefits to people, from food and coastal protection to jobs and economic revenue.
Video appearances for the National Geographic Society:
Whitney no longer posts stories here. However, here is a random post from earlier blog stories . . .
Impressions of Brazil
Here are some impressions that have developed thus far... It's hard to know what applies to brazilians as a whole, to the region, or just to the people I've been with over the past 2 weeks, but for now, I'm gonna let my experience shape my impression of 'Brazilians' in general:
- Brazilians are a very welcoming people. They are hosting the world right now, and they seem to really enjoy it, and want visitors to enjoy brazil.
- They eat a lot of cheese. Cheese with every meal.
- Their meat is quite good but, man, do they like their meat salty! Saaalty!
- Light on veggies, other than onions.
- Fruits are good.
- Food is expensive. Dining out seems common (i.e. daily) and I can eat cheaper in Honolulu. How do they pay for living?
Posted by Whitney 06/25/2014
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