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FHS biology teacher embarks on research-driven trips to Africa, ocean floor

By Kyle Kellams

Published April 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM CDT

Matt Holden, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High School, will embark on two expeditions this summer: one to the Pacific Ocean and another to Kenya. He has been chosen as a 2025 Science Communication Fellow by the Ocean Exploration Trust. Yesterday, he discussed the upcoming trips and the fellowship with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.

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