Publication: Stewart, A., Pietsch, T., Moore, J., Peng, X. (2023). Upside-down swimming: in situ observations of inverted orientation of Gigantiactis, with a new depth record for the Ceratioidei. Journal of Fish Biology, doi: 10.1111/jfb.15609. [This article is published as OPEN ACCESS]. 

Stewart, A., Pietsch, T., Moore, J., Peng, X. (2023). Upside-down swimming: in situ observations of inverted orientation of Gigantiactis, with a new depth record for the Ceratioidei. Journal of Fish Biology, doi: 10.1111/jfb.15609.

Person: Marco Pérez

Profession: Aquaculture and environmental engineer, Universidad del Mar, Viña del Mar. I worked as a field researcher in oceanic islands studying the spatial and demographic distribution of the Juan Fernandez lobster (Jasus frontalis) with its associated species in the Juan Fernandez Archipelago for seven years with the Department of Oceanography, U. Concepción. Currently, I work … Continued

Person: Bernardita Mutschke Lara

I am Bernardita Mutschke Lara, an undergraduate student of Marine Biology at Universidad de Valparaiso (UV). where I was a volunteer at Chondrolab (Laboratory of Biology and Conservation of Chondrichtyans) recollecting samples of different chondrichtyans species. During the last semester, I’ve developed an interest in the genomics of crustaceans. I did my investigation seminary in … Continued

Person: Elyssia Gonzalez

Master’s Student, Elyssia (Ely) Gonzalez, is a graduate student studying Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences and takes part of Erin’s Benthic Ecology and Evolution Lab at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Her research interests include coral reef genetics, benthic ecology, and deep-sea and mesophotic communities, specifically Octocorallia and Hexacorallia. She strives to … Continued

Person: Pablo Fajardo

Pablo Fajardo is a member of the community of Juan Fernandez and a recently graduated marine biologist from the Universidad de Valparaiso. He is interested in the interactions between marine organisms and the biological and physical conditions of their environment. He is a Berth of Opportunity elected to participate as an observer by the community … Continued

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Studying the deep ocean has undoubtedly emerged as a key area of scientific curiosity, excitement and inspiration. In recent years, advancements in technology have propelled deep-sea research to new heights, revolutionizing how we gather, interpret, and share vital information. The integration of cutting-edge tools like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and high-resolution … Continued

Publication: Young, H., Murphy, JWA., Friedlander, A., Rotjan, R., Kennedy, BRC., Kikiloi, KS., McCauley, D., Richmond, RH., Maxwell, S., Schaffer, S., Kahoohalahala, S., and Morgan, L. (2022). The Biological and Cultural Significance of Expanding the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monument.

Young, H., Murphy, JWA., Friedlander, A., Rotjan, R., Kennedy, BRC., Kikiloi, KS., McCauley, D., Richmond, RH., Maxwell, S., Schaffer, S., Kahoohalahala, S., and Morgan, L. (2022). The Biological and Cultural Significance of Expanding the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monument.

Publication: Zhang, D., Zhou, Y., Yen, N., Hiley, A., and Rouse, G. (2023). Ophryotrocha (Dorvilleidae, Polychaeta, Annelida) from deep-sea hydrothermal vents, with the description of five new species, Euoropean Journal of Taxonomy, 864 (1), doi: 10.5852/ejt.2023.864.2101. [This article has been published as OPEN ACCESS].

Zhang, D., Zhou, Y., Yen, N., Hiley, A., and Rouse, G. (2023). Ophryotrocha (Dorvilleidae, Polychaeta, Annelida) from deep-sea hydrothermal vents, with the description of five new species, Euoropean Journal of Taxonomy, 864 (1), doi: 10.5852/ejt.2023.864.2101. [This article has been published as OPEN ACCESS].