Ileana Freytes-Ortiz
Biology
University of South Florida
University of South Florida

I am a marine scientist, environmental educator, dancer, and photographer. I'm working on a PhD focused on how climate change and ocean acidification affect marine organisms like mussels and crabs. I hold an MSc in Natural Resources and a BSc in Biology. I engage in science communication in many ways, including planning a local science festival, creating a dance video to convey complex science issues, and writing a children's book.