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Students tide pooling in the San Juan Islands. Seastars: Pisaster Ocracheus, the Purple Seastar. 2 Students: Students collaborating at the tide pools . Forest Path: Old Growth Forest. Boy with Seastar: Student holding a Seastar. Rosario Beach

“You have a wonderful way of exciting others about marine biology and land and sea formations. Our group was riveted to your every word. Thank you!”

Cheryl Willis, Skagit County
Parks and Recreation

Andrew J. Rice holds an M.S. degree in biology from Walla Walla University . He has taught science at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels; worked as a marine biologist and naturalist; and is a competent and enthusiastic instructor.

During the completion of his undergraduate and Masters degree programs at Walla Walla University , Andrew spent 4 summers studying and teaching at Rosario and has lived full-time in Anacortes since 2000. His intimate knowledge of the regions diverse marine and terrestrial life greatly enhances a groups experience with Academic Adventures.

Teah Clement - Instructor Summer '08

Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) is a wonderful musical instrument.

Teah Clement has an Associate of Science Transfer degree from Wenatchee Valley College. While completing her AST degree she worked for Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center as a lab technician for the department of Entomology.

She is currently pursuing a Marine Emphasis Bachelors of Science degree and minor in chemistry at Western Washington University. She is involved as Vice President of WWU Biology Club and volunteering her time teaching science lessons at Central Elementary in Ferndale. She also has a love for the outdoors and wildlife.

Jon Potts - Instructor Summer '08

Somewhere in the Cascades!

Jonathan R. Potts is currently an Environmental Science major from Western Washington University and has taken courses in ecology, biology, and geology. He has a great fascination with the marine environment and how it works with other natural systems and he enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

Jonathan grew up living on a boat in Alaska during the summer months and gained a great appreciation for nature and the animals that live in it. One of Jonathan's passions is SCUBA diving in the Pacific Northwest and he loves to tell his dive stories.