Roxanne is a 4th year Ecology and Evolutionary Biology undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Roxanne’s interest in the underwater world began with her participation in a pinniped cognition and sensory systems research program, and continued as she sought more advanced diving certifications and focused on broadening the scope of her research. Through the interpretation of her research to visitors at a local aquarium, she has realized the importance of designing interdisciplinary research with precise conservation implications and education outcomes in mind. This advanced dive training grant will allow Roxanne to pursue her lifelong goals of studying the flora and fauna of Antarctica and subsequently bringing her scientific discoveries to the forefront of public interest.