Person: Archel Benitez

Archel Benitez is one of Falkor’s Assistant Bosuns and is from Pamplona Negros, Philippines.  

Person: Erik Suits

Erik Suits is one of Falkor’s Second Officers and is from Eesti, Estonia.

Person: Jason Garwood

Jason Garwood is one of Falkor’s Chief Officers and is from Weston Super-Mare, UK.

Person: Allan Doyle

Allan Doyle is on Falkor as a Chief Officer and is from Dumfries, Scotland.

Person: Heiko Volz

Capt. Heiko has since 1989 worked in many different fields of the maritime industry, ranging from Coast Guard, via Container Ships, Expedition Cruise Ships and Super Yachts to Research Vessels. He operated in all parts of the world including in very remote places such as Arctic, Antarctic and South Pacific. Besides the seagoing experiences he … Continued

Person: Allison Miller

Allison Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science with a minor in Environmental Science from Coastal Carolina University, and a master of science degree in Oceanography from Florida State University. Prior to joining Schmidt Ocean Institute, she managed the National Oceanographic Partnership Program at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, facilitating partnerships in a variety … Continued

Person: Leonard Pace

Leonard Pace is an experienced marine biologist who manages Schmidt Ocean Institute’s annual collaboration proposals and related community coordination and outreach activities. He also manages special projects and liaising with the scientific community. Leonard’s work prior to joining the Schmidt Ocean Institute concentrated on supporting federal granting and environmental conservation. He worked with the National … Continued