Dr. John R. Smith is an Oceanographer at the University Hawaii in the School of Ocean and Earth Science & Technology where he primarily carries out data processing and research. He has used various acoustical and in situ methods to study the seafloor and sub-seafloor in many of the world’s oceans, specializing in multibeam bathymetry … Continued
Brian is a Ph.D. candidate in the Geology & Geophysics Department at UH-Manoa. Since joining UH, he has participated in marine multi-channel seismic work, multibeam bathymetry mapping, and scientific drilling cruises. Brian specializes in marine seismic reflection processing and interpretation, and has recent experience with downhole well logging. His research focuses on deformational processes at … Continued
Frances Lichowski is a senior seafloor mapping specialist with the NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center’s Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED). She received her B.S. in geology and graduated with an M.S. in marine geology and geophysics from the University of Kiel. She now works with CRED’s EcoSpatial Information Team, specializing in acoustic surveys, benthic … Continued
Dan has been a scientist with NOAA’s Pacific Islands Regional Office Observer Program for the past five years. He specializes in investigating protected species interactions, and works at developing and analyzing strategies aimed at reducing seabird, sea turtle, and marine mammal bycatch in the Hawaii longline fisheries. He has previously worked with NOAA as a … Continued
Jason is the field operations coordinator for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. His work focuses on supporting research and resources protection projects done in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. He currently is working on diving operations to survey the deep reef areas of the Monument using closed circuit rebreathers and mixed gasses. Jason previously worked for … Continued
Jonathan Tree is a marine geoscience data technician at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa where he also graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology and Geophysics. Continuing work in the same region as his master’s research, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, he is currently developing the first detailed geological interpretation map of the submarine flanks … Continued
Dr. Christopher Kelley, the Chief Scientist for this project, is the program biologist for the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL) at the University of Hawaii. He is also graduate faculty for the Oceanography Department as well as affiliate faculty at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. As a biologist, his primary responsibilities are the identification … Continued
Mark Heckman is an Education Specialist at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) on Moku o Lo’e (Coconut Island). Mark heads development of the Community Education Program which provide access, appreciation and understanding of HIMB’s research to thousands of visitors, as well as teaching science research methodology to a broad range of students, from … Continued
Nicholas (Nick) is currently working towards a BSc Honours research degree with the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Iat the University of Tasmania. He recently completed a BSc (Geophysics) at Curtin University in Perth, Australia as well. While working on his degree, Nick developed a keen interest in learning about the evolution and behaviour of … Continued
Andres Joshua (A.J) Reyes received his B.A in Biology from the University of Guam in 2008. AJ’s research focuses on merging marine science and cultural knowledge in the Marianas Islands. He began his research career at University of Guam Marine Laboratory, where he is now employed. Currently, he is assessing benthic marine biodiversity throughout Guam … Continued
