Randi Rotjan, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

I live blue™ because…
I live green. On land, I try to recycle, be energy efficient and be an eco-friendly consumer. These actions also impact the oceans, but our oceans have additional, specialized environmental needs. Would there be any green without blue? Probably not. Hence, I live blue in order to fully live green.

Why do you care about the environment?
It’s my home, and home to everything I know and love. Life as we know it would not exist without access to clean air, fresh water, sunshine and healthy oceans. I love life, so I care about the environment.

How has your environment affected your career/education decisions?
I am fascinated by the natural world and have always had questions about the way the world works. Becoming a scientist has enabled me to formalize those questions and explore them for a living.

What are some things you do in your life to protect the environment?
I drive a Vespa or carpool to work. I recycle. I use low energy light bulbs. I donate money, time and supplies to environmental organizations. Most importantly, I study the environment and try to bring my findings to the public to help motivate my community (you!) to be good environmental stewards.

Visit Randi’s website here.

Learn more about Randi’s work here.

Read more her posts from the field on the Aquarium’s Global Explorers Blog here.

Read her posts from the Phoenix Islands here.

See her cube of ocean in the Phoenix Islands here.