Meridan Cavanaugh

Tell us what you did in a former life? 

I was definitely an ancient astronomer with an extravagant hat in a former life. But earlier in this life? Teaching just about everything (middle school, elementary school, sailing, sewing, math tutoring, after-school programs).

What other places have you worked in the world? 

Just the United States and Grand Cayman.

What is your favorite marine life? 

Sea turtles! But aside from them, juvenile spotted drums are adorable, and I have a soft spot for the tiny transparent salps that float by in the water column.

What is your favorite Cayman dive site? 

Dragon’s Lair. I love navigating the winding passages and hunting for critters in the nooks and crannies.

What do you love most about the East End? 

The quiet and the sublime sunrises over the ocean. I moved here from NYC so it was a big change of pace and environment!

Tell us a random fact about yourself? 

My first ever pet was a centipede named Rose. 

What is your Super Power? 

I have random facts about a myriad of subjects stored in my head, which makes me a heavy hitter at trivia nights.