Ava Leslie: One Ocean, One People
By Karen Provazza, SSC Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Ava Leslie grew up in New York City and recalls that she became a “nature …
Bill Schoppmeyer: A Magical Connection to Community
By Michelle Dillon, Digital Marketing Specialist If you’ve been lucky enough to work or chat with longtime Seacoast Science Center Volunteer Bill Schoppmeyer, I have …
James Lynch: Fostering Family, Community, and Connection
Pictured above is James (center) and his siblings (L-R) Julia, Brian, and Katherine in 2013. By Karen Provazza, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing James …
Katherine Polatchek: A Fascination with the Marine World
By Mackenzie Ciolino, Marketing Intern, Summer 2024 Katherine Polatchek has been a valued member of the Seacoast Science Center family for the past year. She …
Mike Doherty: Researcher, Educator, and Lumpfish Enthusiast
By Mackenzie Ciolino, Marketing Intern, Summer 2024 Mike Doherty’s skills and interests reach across science, through research, outreach, learning, and teaching. His interest in marine …
Ron and Hannah Plourde: A Dynamic Volunteer Duo
By Karen Provazza, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Ron and Hannah Plourde share a core value that spans generations in their family: to give …
Sophie Wensman: Traveling the World for Science
By Mackenzie Ciolino, Marketing Intern, Summer 2024 Sophie Wensman comes from a legacy of science and curiosity. She was introduced to science and the marine …
Tara Murdough: Fostering Her Daughter’s Curiosity
By Michelle Dillon, Digital Marketing Specialist Tara Murdough grew up on the Seacoast and remembers fondly her time tide pooling and walking the trails in …
Will Hancock: Volunteering to Gain Real-World Work Experience
By Karen Provazza, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Will Hancock began volunteering at Seacoast Science Center as a means to get hands-on work experience …
Margot Popecki: From Sea Stars to Fireflies
By Mackenzie Ciolino, Marketing Intern, Summer 2024 Margot Popecki, Ph.D., has come a long way since her Safari Camper days here at Seacoast Science Center. …
Legendary Lobsters: Color morphology in the American lobster
By Sam Rutka, Aquarist II The typical American lobster (Homarus americanus) relies on a mottled pattern of greenish brown for an effective camouflage in its …
Dog-Friendly Beaches in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts
Keep up-to-date with seasonal beach rules By Lauren McDowell, SSC Marine Mammal Rescue Intern As the summer beach season winds down many dog owners eagerly …
