Meet Brooke
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A marine biologist and passionate saltwater aquarium expert dedicated to helping reef hobbyists build thriving, healthy marine ecosystems. She has over a decade of hands-on experience with marine life, worked professionally in the aquarium industry since 2019 and operated a business in this industry since 2021. Brooke combines science-based guidance with practical, real-world solutions for aquarists at every stage of the hobby.
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Whether you're setting up your first reef tank, troubleshooting water quality issues, improving coral health, or creating a long-term care plan, Brooke provides expert guidance designed to simplify the complexities of saltwater aquariums and help hobbyists avoid costly mistakes.
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Through personalized consultations, education, and practical reefkeeping strategies, Brooke's mission is simple: to help hobbyists create beautiful, sustainable aquariums where fish and corals can truly thrive.
A.A. interdisciplinary studies
2016
In 2016, Brooke earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University, building a broad academic foundation in critical thinking, communication, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving.
In 2019, Brooke earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marine Biology from the University of West Florida - an achievement representing years of rigorous scientific study focused on marine ecosystems, ocean life, ecology, biology, chemistry, and environmental science.
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Completing a marine biology degree demonstrates advanced training in understanding aquatic organisms and ecosystems, scientific research methods, data analysis, and problem-solving related to marine environments. This education, combined with hands-on reefkeeping experience, provides a science-based approach to helping saltwater aquarium hobbyists create healthy, thriving reef systems.
B.S. Marine biologyÂ
2019
Institutional Animal Care and use committee (IACUC)
2021 - Present
Since 2021, Brooke has served as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the University of West Florida (UWF), helping provide independent oversight to promote ethical animal care, welfare, and responsible research practices for any student or faculty at UWF performing research on animals.