Meredith Meyers
About Meredith Meyers
Meredith Meyers is a Senior Marine Aquarist at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in aquatic husbandry and mentors others in the field while monitoring marine animal behavior and enhancing their habitats.
Work at National Aquarium
Meredith Meyers has served as a Senior Marine Aquarist (Biologist) at the National Aquarium since 2014. In this role, she mentors Aquarists, Assistant Aquarists, Interns, and Volunteers, focusing on developing job skills related to general husbandry functions and exhibit design. She provides advanced aquatic husbandry for various marine animals, including fish, elasmobranchs, and invertebrates, at the Animal Care & Rescue Center. Meyers is responsible for monitoring behavioral changes in marine animals and implementing habitat enrichment strategies to enhance their well-being.
Education and Expertise
Meredith Meyers earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Biology from McDaniel College, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in marine biology and aquatic husbandry. Meyers engages in ongoing research and networking to deepen her understanding of the specific husbandry needs of various marine species, ensuring that she remains informed about best practices in the field.
Background
Before her current position at the National Aquarium, Meredith Meyers gained valuable experience through internships and guest investigator roles. In 2011, she worked as a Guest Investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for two months. In 2012, she completed a one-month internship as a Hydrographic Mapping Intern at NOAA. These experiences contributed to her knowledge and skills in marine biology and prepared her for her role at the National Aquarium.
Responsibilities and Skills
In her role as Senior Marine Aquarist, Meredith Meyers is responsible for planning and conducting marine organism collecting, handling, transport, acclimation, and captive care. She assists veterinary staff with medical cases and administers prescribed treatments to animals in quarantine or hospital status. Additionally, she operates and maintains life support systems and performs water quality testing to ensure optimal conditions for marine life.