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 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.

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 :

Sophie
Fall Aquarist Intern, 2025

Zoey
Fall Aquarist Intern, 2025

Chloe
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

Juliana
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

Riley
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

Sophia
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2025

Shelbie
ROV Instructor/Technician, 2025

Avery
Spring Aquarist Intern, 2025

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

Allison
Fall Aquarist, 2023

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

Meg
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2023

Becca
Marine Science Educator/Aquarist, 2023

Emily
Senior Aquarist, Spring 2023

Nilly
Spring Aquarist, 2023

Lora
Director, 2020-2022

Sydney
Fall Aquarist, 2022

Digo
Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

Hope
Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

Edward
Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

Kristen
ROV Technician/Instructor, 2022

Sarila
Marine Science Educator & Aquarist, 2022

Tyrone
Spring Aquarist, 2022
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