Driven by a love for the salt marsh ecosystem he calls home, Chad is a passionate advocate for conservation and an example-setter for ocean stewardship. Annually in September, Chad organizes the Savannah Fly Invitational, the state's first fly-only, catch-and-release fishing tournament.

Megan has spent the last 10 years at sea, sailing traditionally rigged vessels all over the world. Her love for foreign cultures and sailing led Megan to found Ocean's Dream, an organization dedicated to her dream of connecting people globally with a goal of understanding the important lessons we may teach one another.

As an associate professor, Mal has taught classes on geology, water resources, geophysics, and GIS. He's a frequent explorer in Iceland and Costa Rica and served as Lexi's advisor for her capstone project – the original plans for Saltwater Classroom!

James is committed to addressing problems of ocean plastic pollution through his patented technology, Stoked Plastic, and a hip sunglasses company, Opolis Optics. James has prioritized an honest and transparent supply chain that not only benefits the environment, but individuals and communities each step along the way.

If you've visited Laura at GoGo Refill in South Portland, you know her inspiring energy and steadfast commitment to rethinking our waste stream. Whether through every-day swaps, transformative innovation, or lasting legislative measures, Laura is dedicated to helping our community make less trash. Laura is undeniably one of Saltwater Classroom's closest collaborators and friends!