Regardless of what number of people seem within the pages of every version of Keys Weekly, there are all the time so many extra of our group members who should be acknowledged. In an effort to shine a highlight on extra of the unbelievable people who stay and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to current our Neighbor of the Week characteristic, devoted to celebrating a group member with every challenge.
Our neighbor of the week is Nikki Michaluk. She works at Aquarium Encounters as a biologist. She is passionate concerning the atmosphere and loves being by the ocean. She enjoys hanging out together with her cat and studying in addition to staying energetic.
How lengthy have you ever been within the Keys and what introduced you right here? I’ve been down right here for 2 years now. I had come to the Keys a couple of instances earlier than deciding to maneuver, and each time I got here right here I beloved it increasingly more. At some point I simply determined I needed a change and I made it occur.
What do you do for enjoyable within the Keys and why do you’re keen on residing right here? I like being on the boat, whether or not that be simply cruising round or fishing. Paddle boarding and studying on the seashore are additionally a few of my favourite issues to do. I like residing right here as a result of there’s a lot to do across the water, the climate is ideal and it’s laid again and quiet. Life right here simply feels simple.
For those who might do one factor on daily basis for the remainder of your life, what would you do? Most likely learn a extremely good e book – the kind of e book you don’t need to put down.
For those who could possibly be one ocean animal, what would you be and why? I might say a noticed eagle ray as a result of they’re simply stunning. It’s so thrilling to see them whereas strolling the Outdated Seven Mile Bridge. They’re so sleek; I might watch them eternally. They’re very calm but in addition so spunky.
What’s one meals that’s all the time in your fridge? Undoubtedly pasta sauce, to go together with the copious quantities of pasta I eat.
Why do you suppose no-see-ums exist? As a result of the universe wanted one thing tiny, invisible and infuriating to remind us all that issues in paradise all the time include a catch.
What’s one thing you’ll be able to’t stay with out? Espresso! I’m an enormous espresso drinker. I don’t go a day with out it. Ideally iced lattes.
What’s the finest a part of working at Aquarium Encounters? Working hands-on with the animals, 100%. Coaching and dealing with the nurse sharks may be very rewarding and actually is a privilege to have the ability to do.
What’s the greatest environmental challenge you’re feeling the Keys are dealing with? I believe it must be the rising water temperatures and the mass bleaching occasions that include it. It’s detrimental to the marine ecosystem and we now have sadly seen proof of it taking place right here domestically.
What’s one factor individuals don’t find out about you? Once I was little I had a really unhealthy concern of wasps, however rightfully so, as a result of I used to be all the time the child to get stung. I’ve been stung by wasps far more instances than I can depend.
Know somebody who could be a great “Neighbor of the Week?”
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