Biochemist Jason Kuhn and his team are using eDNA to see if they can detect blooms before they make shellfish toxic.
Ella Kelly
Science Reporting Intern, KTOO
“My goal is to share my passion for the natural world and highlight the science being done by our community.”
When Ella isn’t at KTOO, you can find her in class at UAS or singing jazz downtown.
Ella is KTOO's first ever Science Reporting Intern. She's a marine biology student who loves animals and is exploring a career in science communication. Her internship is funded through a University of Alaska grant for the fall 2026 semester.