Aleida Wells, UF ’26
Wildlife Conservation and Ecology Major
TESI Environmental Communicator Intern
Summer 2023- present
Aleida Wells is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation with a minor in fisheries and aquatic sciences. She loves all things animals and water and hopes to work in research and education abroad in the future. She looks forward to using her time at TESI to explore ecosystem and wildlife issues throughout Florida and share them with a wider audience. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her cat, painting, going outside, and traveling.
Fall 2024 Feature Story
Read articles by Aleida:
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for April
A Tampa Bay Times investigation revealed that nearly one in four of Florida’s waterways are dangerously polluted, with many worsening over the…
Tell Me About: Bird Plumage
What is going on? If you’ve seen the red flash of a Northern Cardinal in your backyard, or watched a…
Tell Me About: Noise Pollution
What is noise pollution? Noise pollution is any “unwanted or disturbing” sound, which can lead to adverse effects for both…
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