Jason Clermont

Conservation Assoc. / Wild fisheries specialist

I live blue™ because…
The marine environment is a wonderfully fascinating place and the oceans are my church.

Why do you care about the environment?
As humans, we have developed the ability to manipulate our environment for our gain. Unfortunately, this has led to the collapse and alteration of ecosystems worldwide. I feel it imperative that, as caretakers of this planet, we strive to conserve and restore these fragile ecosystems, and prevent this from occurring in future generations.

How has your environment affected your career/education decisions?
While in college (as a business major) I went on a whale watch out of Rye Harbor, NH. As I stepped off the boat that afternoon, I knew that understanding and conserving the marine environment was what I wanted to do with my life. I changed the focus of my studies to environmental biology and marine science and the rest is history! 

What are some things you do in your life to protect the environment?
I work in the area of ocean conservation, providing education and outreach to the public and advising corporations on current issues. I participate in beach clean-ups, recycle avidly, take public transportation to and from work, and use reusable bags to bag my groceries. I also always take a bag with me to the beach to pick up trash others have left behind.

Learn more about the Aquarium’s conservation department here.

See Jason’s plot of ocean here.