“Ever since I can remember I’ve always wanted to be outside, whether that was here in Florida or in Puerto Rico,” Rodriguez says. “The absolute best memories that I have are going out to my great grandfather’s permaculture garden and running around, hiding under the leaves when it rains.”
Passionate about all aspects of water research, environmental science graduate student Rodriguez found her way to The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University through algae. A direct Taíno descendant, she carries the spiritual energy drawn from nature into her research as a water warrior.
“My Taíno ancestors felt that it was a spiritual connection to be around these bioluminescent bays.” Rodriguez says that the algae, or dinoflagellates, that create the bioluminescence is dissipating in part due to pollution, large storms and hurricanes and inspired her to focus on learning more to conserve and reinvigorate the mystical bays. “I feel it is still a sacred place for me. The
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