Nick Cranston

Nicholas Cranston, a 2022 Vision Fellow, is studying environmental biology and marine biology at Tulane University. As a Vision Fellow, he has pursued internships that feed his passion for the ocean. Through an internship with Cottage City Oysters in Oak Bluffs, Nick gained hands-on experience in the field of sustainable ocean farming. He also interned with the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group (MVSG) for the three college summers, where he was mentored by the MVSG’s Executive Director, Emma Green-Beach, a 2007 Vision Fellow. In 2025, he interned in the Environmental Science Lab under Scott Lindell at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The lab focuses on kelp growth and creating sustainable food and fuel for the future. Nick also spent six months studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. After college, Nick plans to pursue work in the area of marine research. He is currently pursuing his Scuba certification and captain's license for marine vessels.