Adonis is a sophomore at the University of Alaska Southeast, working towards a BS in Marine Biology and a minor in Creative Writing. They grew up in the state of Mississippi deeply fascinated by the rich cultural tapestry and the never-silent woods just outside their back door. They hope to use their love of writing and science to communicate their fascination with our oceans to a broad audience and bring awareness to causes that will mitigate the effects of climate change. Outside of school, you can find Don reading, writing, hanging out with friends, or watching their pet turtle Squishy doing his day-to-day activities.