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John Michael Fitzpatrick was born on Maui and grew up sailing, snorkeling, boogie boarding, fishing, kayaking, and pretty much having fun in the ocean. His love for the ocean was motivation to get a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. After he graduated he earned his captains license and captained Paragon, a 47 ft. catamaran located on Maui. Now he is back to study the population genetics of the Redlip Parrot Fish, Scarus rubroviolaceus with Dr. Dave Carlon.