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MEET THE TEAM

We are a small team of dedicated marine enthusiasts working to curate a diverse collection of marine flora and fauna that best represent the Catalina ecosystem and inspires curiosity, interest, and excitement.

Cindy

Cindy Belkowiche

Director/Curator

Cindy became a member of the Emerald Bay family in 2021, working for the Emerald Bay Outdoor Academy as a naturalist. She attended UC Santa Barbara where she earned her double major in Environmental Studies and Film and Media Studies while also volunteering at an on-site aquarium. Over the years she has continued her aquarium work, volunteered at a marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center, and worked as a naturalist, photographer, and deckhand for a whale watching company. Her hobbies include underwater photography, collecting vintage marine books, and observing animals. Her goals are to obtain her captain's license, become a divemaster, and create an underwater documentary.

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Harrison Carrell

Senior Aquarist

Harrison joined the PMSC team in fall of 2023 after serving as a naturalist with EBOA and working as a Science and Adventure instructor with CIMI Toyon Bay. He attended Auburn University where he earned a Bachelor's in Marine Biology. Harrison has interned at the Georgia Aquarium where he was involved with creating enrichments protocols for their shark exhibit, has provided assistance in dolphin necropsies with the Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network and has worked closely with several universities in research projects. At the PMSC, he hopes to combine his love for animal care, education, and research with the hope to network our facility with conservation efforts both restoring local wildlife and increasing our understanding of them as well. 

Past Staff

Since 2004 we have been lucky to have many members on our team. Here are our previous staff from 2022 onwards :

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Sophie

Fall Aquarist Intern, 2025

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Zoey

Fall Aquarist Intern, 2025

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Chloe

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

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Juliana

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

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Riley

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

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Sophia

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

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Shelbie

ROV Instructor/Technician, 2025

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Avery

Spring Aquarist Intern, 2025

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Grant

Spring Aquarist Intern, 2025

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Zoe

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist and Fall Aquarist, 2024

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Dylan

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2024

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Erin

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2024

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Erika

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2024

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Keegan

Spring Aquarist, 2024

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Allison

Fall Aquarist, 2023

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Sophia

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2023 and ROV Instructor/Technician 2024

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Meg

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2023

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Becca

Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2023

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Emily

Senior Aquarist, Spring 2023

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Nilly

Spring Aquarist, 2023

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Lora

Director, 2020-2022

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Sydney

Fall Aquarist, 2022

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Digo

Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

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Hope

Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

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Edward

Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

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Kristen

ROV Technician/Instructor, 2022

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Sarila

Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

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Tyrone

Spring Aquarist, 2022

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