Jialing Cai is a marine biologist, underwater photographer, and science communicator from Chongqing, China. Her work focuses on exploring marine larval dispersal and planktonic ecosystems through macro photography in the open ocean at night. In 2023, she earned the prestigious title of Ocean Photographer of the Year and was invited by Ocean Census to join the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too) expedition. Jialing will serve as a member of the media team to document the fascinating discoveries of deep-sea specimens.
Jialing holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology from Columbia University, where her research centered on Arctic plankton ecology. By blending scientific expertise with artistic storytelling, she seeks to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the deep sea.
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