Profile
Amina Moss
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About Me:
I am a mom of 2 girls
(4 and 9 years old). I’m from The Bahamas 
and love to swim with sharks 
and turtles 
! I teach about Aquaculture which is about growing fish 
and shrimps 
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People are always scared to swim with sharks.
But the sharks
that I meet while diving are always scared of me. Maybe I should try smiling next time? 
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
As an aquaculture nutritionist, I work to develop diets that meet the nutritional needs of fish and shrimp, which are raised in farms. Over 20 million people work in aquaculture and more than 50% of the seafood we eat is farmed, so it is important that we do it sustainably.
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Many people do not have access to much food, so instead of traveling far, they can grow their own fish
or shrimp in ponds and lakes.I can help them by making healthy food for shrimp,
lobsters, 
and fish grown on farms. My goal is to help the animals grow strong. I also want to make sure that the food we feed these animals does not harm the planet.
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My Typical Day:
My cats
wake me in the morning, and then I wake up my daughters. 
We all eat breakfast. 
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We go to school and work by bicycle
and scooter 
. I do experiments 
in the lab. 
I teach.
I pick up my daughters and we eat dinner. Once my daughters are asleep
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What I'd do with the prize money:
If I win the prize money
, I’ll buy a nice tank for fish 
and shrimp . I want to teach kids about them by letting them see the fish and shrimp up close. This way, kids will learn about these creatures and how important it is to protect their homes in the water. -
Education:
- C. R. Walker Senior High School, Bahamas
- College of The Bahamas, Bahamas
- Acadia University, Canada
- Kagoshima University, Japan
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Qualifications:
- BGCSEs- English, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, French, Spanish, Biology
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
- Master’s Degree in Fisheries Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Aquaculture Nutrition
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Work History:
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Supervisor
- Research Assistant
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Employer:
University of Stirling
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Doctor
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes (sometimes)
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Scuba Diver
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Imagine Dragons
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1) Being a mermaid
2) Unlimited money 
3) Having a pet dolphin 
Tell us a joke.
Why did the fish cross the ocean?
To get to the other tide! 
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