Esther Eder

Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Esther graduated from Oregon State University in the spring of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology. Currently she works full time on Catalina Island as the director of an aquarium and marine science education program that serves over 5,000 youth during its operational year.

In her spare time she is an avid runner and thoroughly enjoys activities that allow her to take advantage of the island as well as keep her occupied during the long winter months. These include camping, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, boating, snorkeling, shooting, cooking, backpacking, traveling, reading, and knitting. Just to name a few.

She hopes to pursue her interest in writing through an education in science communication and science journalism once she leaves the island in the fall of 2009.