“Thank you for teaching me and opening my eyes to so many things.”

“I’ve always been interested in the ocean, but it’s just so much more fascinating now with everything I’ve learned in this course.”

“I learned a lot about the ocean that I was not aware of before! It has definitely inspired me to learn more about certain topics and to be more conscious about the environment in general.”

“I’m so glad I remembered your name from a recommendation by a former student who took your oceanography class 20 years ago. . . . You made a big impression on him and that stuck with me all these years.”

“It was a tremendous wake-up call to me, in regards to how much I needed to change in my life so that I can help contribute to the health of our planet and every living creature on it.”

“This class was very informative and I am glad I took it. Congratulations on your textbook.”

“Your care and encouragement are greatly appreciated. I did not feel stressed during your class, which was a very relaxing and calming virtual environment.”