My interest in reef aquariums started early. In seventh grade, I convinced my mom to let me set up a small saltwater tank, and after seeing clownfish for the first time, I was completely hooked. With very little experience but a lot of curiosity, I dove into learning everything I could about marine aquariums, fish care, and eventually coral husbandry. That first tank quickly became more than a hobby — it was a place where I could focus, learn stability, and build something meaningful.
Progression Within the Hobby
As I progressed, my curiosity shifted toward the science behind reef systems, especially coral growth and marine aquaculture. Preparing for college, I reached out to Pieces of the Ocean and was fortunate to begin working with them at a young age. That experience exposed me to professional coral care, quarantine protocols, system maintenance, and the realities of operating within the reef aquarium industry. It helped solidify my interest in pursuing marine science as both a career and a long-term passion. 
During this time, I also began recognizing how closely marine science and business intersect. Seeing coral aquaculture operate at a professional level showed me that sustainability, science, and entrepreneurship can work together. Coral propagation and marine cultivation are not just hobbies — they have real potential as scalable, environmentally conscious industries.
Building a Future in Marine Aquaculture
Today, I continue developing skills in coral aquaculture, phytoplankton culture, aquarium system management, microscopy, and scientific communication. Alongside my academic work in Earth and Environmental Science, I’m focused on combining research, education, and entrepreneurship to contribute positively to the reefing community.
Reef Cloverson represents that vision. The goal is to build a respected platform centered on education, sustainability, and high-quality reef keeping practices. This isn’t a short-term project — it’s a long-term commitment to marine science, community building, and responsible aquaculture.
Thank you so much for following along!