Sheena Talma is a marine biologist from Seychelles focusing on deep-sea ecosystems and understanding fish species distribution in the South West Indian Ocean using visual surveys. Her work previously centered on genetics and fisheries, and she has participated in numerous expeditions across the Indian Ocean, including both EEZs and high seas, contributing valuable insights into … Continued
Senior lecturer Dr Michelle Taylor’s research focuses on how well-connected populations in the deep sea are genetically across depth, areas, and time – looking at their evolutionary relationships, their community structures, and what drives where they thrive. She runs a lab group at the University of Essex that has a focus on marine population genomics, … Continued
Tea Isler is a PhD student at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. Her interests focus around 3D reconstruction of hydrothermal vents in polar regions using photogrammetric techniques and processing and interpretation of multibeam data from both ship and ROV/AUVs echosounders. Tea has a background in Mathematics and … Continued
Dr Verity Nye is Science Manager, Workshops, Network & Awards at the Ocean Census. Verity is a marine ecologist whose research has focused on biodiversity, life-history biology and biogeography, especially in the deep sea. Her research has revealed patterns of life and life-cycles of organisms in deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems, including the discovery and description of … Continued
Working mostly with fabric, Rosa Tharrats (*Barcelona, lives and works in Barcelona) also uses a range of mediums, including installation, sculpture and performance. She’s particularly interested in the synchronicities and patterns of nature intuitively using all sorts of materials. She traces, modifies and forges alliances that enhance the transformation of those materials, turning their qualities … Continued
Eric King has been involved in the maritime industry for over 30 years. During his career, he has supported organizations engaged in the management of oceanographic research vessels, ocean salvage fleets, and marine construction platforms, as well as ensuring maritime regulatory compliance with domestic and international laws while an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. … Continued
Cristián Rodrigo is an oceanographer who graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. He holds a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences with a specialization in Applied Geophysics, both earned at the Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), Mexico. Recently, he obtained a Master’s degree in Astronomy and … Continued
Leslie J. Novoa is a Marine Biologist and Bachelor of Marine Sciences graduate from the University of Magallanes, a student of Master in Science with a mention in Management and Conservation of Subantarctic NRNR of the University of Magallanes (UMAG, 2023) and SSI Open Water Diver. Her research focuses on the study of the biodiversity … Continued
Tasmanian designer Brodie Neill reclaims and transforms raw materials into museum-grade pieces that blend an enduring design language with state-of-the-art digital technology. His furniture is known for its expressive form and meticulous attention to craft, and often foreshadow environmental issues. Neill’s pioneering work on plastic waste has seen him represent Australia at the London Design … Continued
Luján Agusti is a National Geographic Explorer and visual storyteller based in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Her work focuses on environmental and gender issues, with a special emphasis on Patagonia. She is a Magnum Fellow and IWMF Fellow. She was selected for the World Press Photo 6×6 Global Talent Program for South America. She has … Continued
