Today I made the most difficult decision of my life, and resigned as About.com Guide to Exotic Pets. I've always interested in conservation issues, and interest that has intensified in recent years. I decided that it was time to steer my life in a new direction so this year I began studying for my Master's degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Management. Juggling both school and work has been a challenge for me, and knowing that pursuing a career in conservation is my priority now, I made the difficult decision to leave About.com after eleven years.
Returning to school has been both exhilarating and completely overwhelming -- I haven't been in school for over 15 years, and my background is not in ecology, so it has been challenging, to say the least. Halfway through my first year I am already way behind, but sure that I have made the right choice in following my passion.
This blog was born of a desire to learn more about the latest developments in biodiversity conservation by writing about related news and issues. Welcome to Saving Biodiversity!
