My name is Derek de Witt. I am a scientist with an academic background in ecology and environmental science currently living in Southwest Florida. This includes sea turtle field work in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Ghana. I find the natural world fascinating and enjoy sharing my experiences and knowledge of science and nature with others. I consider myself an ecological storyteller: sharing stories about nature in more informal settings and presenting them in a way that makes the information relatable to people without a science background. I have previous experience with this working as a Docent at the Conservancy of SW Florida in Naples and the Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs.