We are excited to welcome our Summer 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Interns to REEF! They will assist with education, outreach, events, and more at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo. Since 1993, more than 150 young adults have interned with REEF and transitioned into careers all over the world, in the marine conservation field and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Camille, Ashley, Imogen, and Daisy (pictured from L-R). Here's a bit more about them:

Camille Beeding is from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and is currently a junior at Louisiana State University, studying coastal and environmental science and minoring in sociology. Camille has studied abroad in Mexico, interned with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and worked with Louisiana Sea Grant. She has discovered her passion for marine education and outreach within the past year, and hopes to build on this newfound interest during her summer with REEF!

Ashley Gambrell graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in chemistry. Her senior thesis examined spiny lobster non-consumptive effects on Caribbean sea urchin species, and she has also studied mammalian ecology in South Africa! Ashley's goals are to become a professor studying behavior and ecology of invertebrates on coral reefs. She is passionate about marine education, conservation, and outreach, and is excited to join the REEF team!

Imogen Parker grew up in Long Island, NY. They graduated from college in 2024 with a double major in environmental science and visual studies. Her thesis involved building a trail and outdoor classroom in homage to the love and learning found through nature. Imogen has also assisted with teaching coursework in Daoism & Taijiquan and a Freshwater Ecology Lab. They are thrilled to be part of REEF and are eager to contribute to the mission of marine conservation, outreach, and education!

Daisy Anderson is studying biology at James Madison University, expecting to graduate in 2026. In college she discovered a deep passion for environmental education and public outreach, and is interested in combining hands on wildlife work with education to inspire others to care about the natural world. She is hoping to become SCUBA certified during her time in the Keys and is excited to keep growing her communication and conservation skills at REEF!

For more information about the Marine Conservation Internship or to apply for an upcoming semester, visit www.REEF.org/internship.