JadeAnn Hemberger: Life of a Biologist

JadeAnn Hemberger is a biologist in Florida, United States. Connect with her @bergerinparadise on Instagram and @HembergerJade on Twitter

I have a Master’s degree in environmental policy and management with a concentration in fish and wildlife management. I have worked in the South District of Florida, the Florida Keys, and South Africa. My photo is a selfie from the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of South Africa and my favorite picture. South Africa holds my heart!

As an Environmental Scientist for the State of Florida, I worked to make sure habitats such as mangroves and seagrass beds were the least impacted by dock projects. I am currently a Park Ranger at Lover’s Key State Park, where I maintain the park, protect Florida’s natural resources, and teach the public about wildlife in the park.

I am a shark-loving adventurer, a Fins United Initiative Ambassador (www.finsunited.co.nz), and have a particular interest in the toxicology of methylmercury in sharks. My goal is to eventually earn my PhD in toxicology.

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