Zoe Fahy

Teen Intern at the New England Aquarium

I live blue™ because…
I want my generation to fully comprehend that water will be the determining factor in our planet’s future and as a global community we cannot afford to take it for granted. 

Why do you care about the environment?
I care about the environment because it is my home.  In fact, as humans we are just one species and we share this home with millions of other species. I believe that we have a shared responsibility to every living thing to treat our environment with respect. 

How has your environment affected your career/education decisions?
It is hard not to care deeply about the environment once you learn about it.  My world opened up once I started working at the Aquarium, and now I want to study biology, anthropology and environmental studies so I can work to strengthen our relationship with the environment that sustains us. 

What are some things you do in your life to protect the environment?

The past three years of my life have been dedicated to my school’s climate change group, which educates youth about the key role that earth’s water plays in climate change and the social justice issues that spring from it.  Personally, I conserve water and use my own reusable water bottle.

Learn more about Zoe’s youth organization here.