Meet Our Blogger

She’s Shannon Keenon, a savvy writer who’s excited to take you on a blog journey exploring topics that fans of Sail Caribbean are sure to enjoy. Shannon grew up in a small town in east Texas and, for as long as she can remember, always wanted to become a marine biologist. Her family went on vacations to the beach and she was simply fascinated with everything she encountered in that environment - the dolphins, crabs, fish, clams, stingrays, even the sand fleas! Everything astounded and intrigued her.

Shannon went to Texas A&M University at the Galveston campus and earned her Bachelor’s degree. She participated in lots of research and conservation projects on Red Snapper, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Phytoplankton, Coral, Seagrass, Dolphins and Whales, as well as volunteering at a local aquarium. She picked up a few hobbies: writing for the school newspaper, scuba diving, caving, backpacking, cavern diving, and teaching. Shannon was also pleasantly surprised to discover her passionate drive for sharing the wonders of the natural
world with others - in a fun way, of course!

Shannon worked at the Catalina Island Marine Institute for three years as an Instructor, Aquarist, and Assistant Program Director. Then, in the summer of 2010, Shannon joined Sail Caribbean as a Marine Biology instructor on the Foxtrot Program, focused primarily on marine science and community service. During 2011, she stepped up into the role of Foxtrot Program Director and has formed a solid bond with the Sail Caribbean Program. “It’s an incredibly dynamic way to combine many of my passions and interests, continuously challenge
myself, and really connect with some phenomenal teens and peers.
I am proud to be a part of Sail Caribbean!”

Now, Shannon is living in Chico, California where she can learn about river, mountain, and forest ecology. She spends lots of time outdoors hiking, camping, biking, and tending her garden. She is also excited to be learning new skills to continue educating and connecting with the public. In November, Shannon will complete her certification for Therapeutic Massage Therapy, and then plans to continue on with a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science and Education.

Shannon’s broad interests make her a dynamic and engaging writer. We invite you to join her and our Sail Caribbean Blog Community as we explore and discuss subjects ranging from current events and interesting topics in the realm of Sailing, Scuba Diving, Marine Biology, and Summer Camps.