Michael is a MSc student in a joint program between University College Dublin and Justus Liebig University, studying global change: ecosystem science and policy. He also holds two bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and policy, as well as integrative animal biology from the University of South Florida. Michael has a strong veterinary background, working hands on in marine and wildlife rehabilitation for several years. He has also completed research with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and other conservation organizations in the United States. His interests include habitats and biodiversity, environmental economics and policy, sustainable development, pollution, and environmental degradation focusing on deforestation.