About Us

Erin Spencer

Former Senior Digital Strategist
Miami, Florida

Erin is a marine ecologist and science writer specializing in fisheries conservation. She has researched a range of topics including invasive species management, seafood mislabeling and shark behavior. You can learn more about her work here. She has a Masters in Ecology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and PhD in Biology from Florida International University.

The Difference Between Venomous and Poisonous

You may have heard warnings to stay away from venomous or poisonous critters—but do you know what those terms actually mean? “Venom” and “poison” are often used interchangeably because both are toxic substances that can cause severe harm (and even death!), but the words “venomous” and ...