Whales are such incredible creatures! Aside from the enormous size of some species, the fact that they live in an environment so different than ours as humans, and that one species (the Sperm Whale) is thought to be capable of diving nearly 2 miles down into the ocean depths, had led me towards the path of Marine Biology in college. However, I switched my major during the second semester of my sophomore year.
Lately, I find that the interest I had in whales earlier in my life has been returning. Though it's too late for me to study Marine Biology and then specialize in Cetology, I would like to still take some small part in the public education of these amazing animals.
In a town called Cold Spring Harbor, on Long Island, that's about an hour away from where I live, there is a whaling museum that has been there forever. I remember my mother taking me there as a young boy, because she was trying to foster the early interest I had in whales. I was made an honorary tour guide that day by the staff, because I was reciting as many facts as the adult guides themselves.
In any case, I have decided that in Summer of 2013, I would like to volunteer some time at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and see if I can't help bring some interesting information to adult visitors, and the excitement of discovery to some kids.
Hopefully, my schedule will definitely allow for me to volunteer. And, if everything works out, maybe I'll see you down there for a visit!
