Wittenberg Marine Science

Let's keep it up by saluting Mason Steen!

Name: Mason Steene
Home town: Leroy, OH
Major: Biology, Environmental Science

Future plans: Work with the ODNR until I go to grad school

Marine science Experiences at Witt: Bahamas trip, marine ecology field trip

Favorite Witt marine science experience: The Bahamas, learning and researching all of the native marine fish, coral, and other organisms

Advice to new marine science minors: Do as many experiences as you can, all trips and research I did were some of the best times I had as an under graduate

What will you miss most about being on campus?: The opportunities I had and the conversations with peaople who shared similar interests to me

Commencement is almost here! Help us keep celebrating our seniors! Today we celebrate Alexis Cruea!!

Name: Alexis Cruea
Home town: West Union, OH
Major: Biology

Future plans: I plan to take a gap year and hopefully obtain a job in the marine science field over the next year. I am also applying for the 2027 Fulbright Program, where I hope to travel to Australia and conduct research on manta ray migration patterns.

Marine science Experiences at Witt: I studied abroad in Costa Rica during my Spring 2024 semester and I went to the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort, North Carolina during my Spring 2025 semester.

Favorite Witt marine science experience: One of my favorite experiences in the Wittenberg Marine Science program was attending the Duke Marine Lab. I loved being by the beach every day and getting to participate in so many fun and hands-on activities. The professors provided valuable research opportunities and taught skills that gave me real-world experience in marine science. I believe my time at the Duke Marine Lab prepared me the most for my future career in the field.

Advice to new marine science minors: Take advantage of every opportunity the Wittenberg Marine Science program has to offer! Exploring new places and gaining hands-on field experience are some of the best ways to build the skills and knowledge needed for a career in marine science.

What will you miss most about being on campus?: I will miss seeing all of the professors in the science building, spending time with my friends, and being around so many people on campus every day. I’ll also miss the overall atmosphere and sense of community that made being on campus so special.

Today we salute Karlee Henderson!!

Name: Karlee Henderson
Home town: Michigantown, IN

Major: Environmental Science

Marine science Experiences at Witt: I’ve taken two trips to Duke Marine Lab. I went on the fire week trip and the class field trip for marine ecology

Favorite Witt marine science experience: The marine ecology class trip was my favorite thing. It’s a good way to get some new experience. Learning how to do the multiplex PCR was also a good experience

Advice to new marine science minors: Take advantage of all the different experiences it has to offer!
What will you miss most about being on campus?: I’ll miss being around my friends and working with all the animals.

Great opportunity!

Looking for post B.S./B.A. opportunities in Fisheries Science? Check out our 2026 Fisheries Ecology Lab Internship!!