Marisa Agarwal is a community ecologist and marine biologist currently volunteering as a naturalist for Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. She is passionate about connecting people with nature and sharing information on the natural history of coastal ecosystems in the Bay Area. Find her on iNaturalist (@Marisa_A), Instagram (@photofieldguide), or out exploring local tidepools.
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