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Feb 20, 2020 - National Geographic Quest
It wasn’t ever to be an average Thursday morning, as National Geographic Quest pulled into her anchorage at Pelican Cays. A beautiful Belizean reef fringed the island, calling snorkelers and kayakers alike to join in and play. Paddleboards, Zodiacs – the whole gamut of waterborne toy craft came to the beach to welcome guests.
Originally from Oregon, Alyssa has always had a strong relationship with nature and the outdoors. In search of a life full of adventure, she found her passion for the ocean while studying at Oregon State University. She graduated in 2012 with a B.Sc. in marine biology, a minor in chemistry, and a PADI divemaster certification. The year following graduation included extensive traveling and diver training, gaining experience in Greece’s Ionian Sea, the Caribbean waters of Honduras and Bonaire, and the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
Sarah was raised on a multi-generational family dairy farm, established circa 1815 in Lucas, Ohio. Consequently, her first paying job was milking cows! Rewarding as it was to get paid for the first time, she found her passion behind the lens of a camera. Growing up on the farm gave her not only a strong work ethic but also the love of nature and being outdoors.