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Danielle Olson

Danielle Olson is the managing editor for the Smithsonian’s Ocean Portal. She has a Master’s in Science Journalism and Communication from Stony Brook University and is an ocean lover and travel enthusiast. She lives on an island off of midcoast Maine.

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Danielle Olson | February 11, 2025