Ochs, Addison: Bucket List

The five experiences I would most like accomplish before I die would be to dive with Great White sharks, become a member of a massive research team, discover a new species, witness a Great White breach off the coast of South Africa, and have at least four contacts in every continent associated with Marine Biology.

            To dive with Great Whites has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I see them as majestic creatures enduring a horrific stereotype. To be able to study these amazing animals face to face in the wild would be a life altering experience. Another goal of mine is to become a member of a massive research team. Whether it is with NOAA or Scripps Oceanographic Institute. My goal is to be able to make a large contribution to science. To discover a new species was my childhood goal. Memories of sifting through pond water in an attempt to uncover a creature I could not identify still plague my mind. Needless to say I gave up my endeavor; however the appeal of discovering a new species remains, as does the goal itself.  A dream I have is to have the opportunity to work in False Bay off the coast of South Africa. This location is home to the Great White shark breaching anomaly. Only a handful of scientist and marine biologists have the chance to study this strange behavior, and to be able to join them would be a great honor. Another personal goal of mine is to establish at least four personal contacts on each continent in the field of marine biology. To be connected universally with other scientists promotes the sharing of information regardless of nationality, therefore globally advancing scientific research.