Josephine Satele is a 22-year-old from Georgia whose lifelong interest in the ocean has led her to a bachelor’s in marine biology. After graduating from Brigham Young University of Hawaii, she set her sights on conservational work. Pursuing marine science and educational outreach while working for the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.

Josephine’s interest in the marine world started at a young age when she was taught to love and respect the power and beauty of the sea. She hopes to share this love with those around her and wants to teach people about the preservation of our ocean. Josephine has taken steps towards her goal by participating in the creation of localized lesson plans on climate change for the school of American Samoa. In which the team she worked with created and implemented a professional development for teachers with resources to allow them to teach their students about how climate change is affecting their island.

She hopes to continue this work with OceanEcho Fellowship to help others have a better understanding of our ocean and the effect we have on it. So that we can continue to enjoy the wonders and resources it provides for future generations.