Dr. Aleksandra Mazur is Technical Operations Manager at Voice of the Ocean, where she leads the technical planning, coordination, and execution of autonomous marine observation missions. She specializes in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, recovery, piloting, and field support of SeaExplorer underwater gliders. Her work ensures reliable performance during scientific campaigns and long-term monitoring programs, … Continued
I am 23 years old and from Connecticut. In May of 2026, I achieved my Bachelor of Science in marine biology from Rutgers University. During my time at Rutgers, I met many amazing people in the field of marine sciences. It was there that I got exposed to all of the disciplines of marine science. … Continued
Zaheer Hosein is a highly trained field biologist with a keen knowledge of marine biology and fisheries. Solid background in Zoology, Biology, Environmental Management, Field Methods in Biology, with a strong emphasis in marine and freshwater sampling methods and the identification of aquatic organisms. Experienced in the identification of marine finfish and benthic organisms, the … Continued
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
