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Fiona Diskin

Exploring our oceans through personal stories.

About Me

My love for the ocean started with my family. Summers spent on the shores of New Jersey were not only filled with laughter and the best clam chowder, but endless exploration. I found a second home in the tide pools and the jetties where I awed over hermit crabs and jellyfish. Every person on the beach marveled at the sight of our local bottlenose dolphins; it was during these moments I realized our oceans have a unique way of bringing us together. 

Since then, I moved from the suburbs of Philadelphia to the West Coast.  In 2025 I graduated from the University of California with a BS in Aquatic Biology.  My passions span far beyond the sea, so I couldn't miss the opportunity to study more. I received a minor in Professional Writing in Science Communication, as well as a minor in Theater. As I honed in on my writing and performance abilities, I found unique ways to share marine science with the world.  I want to use my diverse knowledge to create science media that connects academics to every day explorers. Because, science is by people for people. 

Sharks are friends not foes.

Just like this beautiful hammerhead off of Cape May, NJ.

My Experience

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My Work

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Tidying Up Our Tides | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Anyone who has had the chance to visit Santa Barbara can recognize it is one of a kind. From the mountains to the ocean, beauty is around every corner, but the community of people is where the real beauty lies. The Santa Barbara community is not ordinary in its devotion to generosity, environmentalism, and enriching the well being of its members. In fact, Santa Barbara has the second highest number of nonprofits per capita in Calif...
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The White Abalone Midwife | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Everyone should love the White Abalone; as a keystone species, they maintain our kelp forests, allowing for high biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. They are understory algae grazers known by Nora Frank as the “lawnmowers and Roombas of the sea.” Few people love the White Abalone quite as much as Nora, the current husbandry and data manager of the White Abalone Culture Lab at UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory....

Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins near the Delaware Bay.

A blue heron near the Delaware Bay.

My Ethos

Everyone has a stake in the health of our oceans. Each person has something to gain and something to contribute to our planet. But, to get there we need to get personal. To do this, science communicators need to lead with a listening ear, not a lecturing voice. There is common ground, and once we find it the landscape can change.

Additionally, we need to engage, I am fascinated by the term "edutainment". The best educators entertain their students, and the best entertainers always find a way to teach you a lesson. There is a place in science communication for media that makes us laugh, smile, and maybe want to go research ocean acidification? Creativity is the backbone of science so it should be the backbone of how we share it with the world.

Clown nudibranch and Santa Barbara's swell sharks.

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Email: fiona.diskin@gmail.com