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Sydney Christopher is a creative and passionate BSc Double Major Biology and Environmental Science first class honours graduate with a personal background in the field, laboratory and the arts. Having gained her BSc at the University of the West Indies and completed further education in project management and data analytics, she has begun a MSc … Continued

Shirley Pomponi earned her Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Miami. An ocean explorer and marine biotechnologist, her research focuses on marine sponge systematics, biotechnology, and conservation. Her research group at Florida Atlantic University and Wageningen University (Netherlands) developed the first marine sponge cell line as well as methods for sponge cell cryopreservation … Continued

Shauna Edghill is an ocean and environmental enthusiast from Trinidad and Tobago. She holds a BSc in Ecology and Environmental Science from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. Shauna’s academic studies in environmental ethics have reinforced her belief in the interconnectedness of people and nature and have shaped her view that environmental … Continued

Shalanka Ranjula, from Sri Lanka, is an MPhil candidate in Environmental Biology at the University of the West Indies (St. Augustine), whose studies are fully funded through the ‘Our Shared Ocean Master’s Scholarship’ from Ireland. His current research focuses on sea turtle ecology in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically investigating plastic ingestion, pollutant exposure, and dietary … Continued

My name is Shae Roman, and I am from Bon Accord, Tobago. From a young age, I have always been driven by excellence, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility. My journey began with academic dedication, and in 2016, I proudly achieved the distinction of being the Top SEA student in Tobago. That achievement set … Continued

Ryan is a marine scientist and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist with a MSc in Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management from the University of Trinidad and Tobago and over fifteen years of experience employing GIS in a diverse range of applications from utility management to ecological modelling. One of his main goals is to encourage … Continued

I am a National Geographic Explorer and PhD student at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid, Spain, where my research focuses on using environmental DNA (eDNA) to characterize benthic biodiversity and population genomics to analyze adaptation and connectivity across populations of marine species. For this project, which is funded by Nat Geo, I … Continued

Robert Perrin is a postdoctoral researcher in geophysics at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on crustal hydrogeology in the oceanic crust, where he combines numerical simulation, potential field methods, borehole geophysical analysis, and heat flow observations to characterize fluid pathways through fractured basement rock. He investigates how permeability structure and thermal-hydrologic circulation govern … Continued

Megan Conkling is a research scientist at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, where her work sits at the intersection of marine biology, conservation, and biotechnology. With an interdisciplinary background spanning marine science, biology, and geoscience, she brings a broad, systems-level perspective to studying and protecting ocean life.Megan was part of the team … Continued

Marco Barotti is an Italian artist and sound designer whose work explores ecological systems through kinetic sculpture, sound, and movement. Using custom-built mechanical instruments and spatial audio, he translates environmental data and collective behaviours found in nature into immersive, often playful installations. Trained in sound design, Barotti’s practice merges engineering precision with artistic experimentation, encouraging … Continued