Athena Crichton

Athena Crichton

Marine Educator
[email protected]

Office: 541-867-0233

HMSC Visitor Center

2030 Marine Science Drive

2030 Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365

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At OSU
Affiliated with: 
Oregon Sea Grant
Headquarters: 
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Biography

Athena has been a marine educator for Oregon Sea Grant for more than a dozen years. She attended University of Hawaii at Hilo and studied human anatomy and physiology. When she joined Oregon Sea Grant, she switched gears to learn and teach about the anatomy, physiology and behavior of fish and marine invertebrates. Her current special interest is the exploration and study of marine ecosystems, particularly estuarine habitats.