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
Dr. La Daana Kanhai is a Marine Scientist and Lecturer in Marine Biology/Ecology at the Department of Life Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad. Her multidisciplinary research focuses on understanding human impacts on coastal/marine ecosystems to advance the development of context-specific interventions that contribute to ecosystem health and human well-being. She … Continued
Kyle Foster is a Barbadian graduate student of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine conducting deep-sea research in the Caribbean. Additionally, he comes with a background in fisheries. Kyle will be working closely with the drop-camera team aboard Falkor (too), as his goal is to utilize low-cost technologies to help Barbados, a Small … Continued
Juliano Palacios Abrantes is a marine scientist specializing in climate-change impacts on marine ecosystems and social–ecological systems, from regional and global perspectives. His research integrates climate and marine-ecosystem models, data science, and policy-relevant analysis to understand climate-driven shifts in marine species’ distributions and their implications for conservation, fisheries management, and ocean governance. He has led … Continued
I am a graduate student, deep-sea researcher, and ocean advocate at the University of the West Indies, driven by a fascination with the hidden worlds deep in the ocean and a growing concern for the biodiversity we are losing before we even fully understand it. My work focuses on exploring and understanding deep-sea ecosystems in … Continued
Eugenia Thomas is a marine biologist from Trinidad and Tobago focusing on the lesser-known habitats of the deep ocean. She works at the intersections of taxonomy, biodiversity and conservation. She is currently pursuing a MPhil at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus uncovering the unknown biodiversity of fauna collected from natural wood … Continued
I am a marine ecologist specializing in fish biology and fisheries. My journey in the marine field began in my early teens when frequent trips to the beach fuelled a desire to learn more about the ocean and its creatures. Later on, I was inspired by Professors Peter Bacon and Indar Ramnarine, and Dr. Dawn … Continued
Dr. Diva Amon is a Trinbagonian marine biologist focused on the little-known habitats and animals of the deep ocean, and how our actions are impacting them. She works at the nexus of science, policy, and communication and has a deep desire to see stewardship measures applied to the deep ocean as well as the engagement … Continued
