News: The Doldrums Fracture Zone is Anything but Dull

A month-long expedition to the mid-Atlantic Ocean discovered two rare types of hydrothermal vent fields, uncovered novel insights into crustal fluid circulation, observed two bigfin squids, and captured the first footage of a species of the elusive barreleye fish. Video and photos available here.          FORTALEZA, Brazil, July 7, 2026 — Scientists … Continued

Cruise: Deep Wonders of Trinidad and Tobago

29 June - 28 July 2026 #DeepWonders Get ready to explore, “wah under dey,” as they say in Trinidad and Tobago. Ninety-three percent of the Caribbean country’s marine jurisdiction lies below recreational scuba depths, placing its largest ecosystems in the mesophotic zone (between 30 and 200 meters) and the deep ocean. The geological setting of … Continued

Person: Zaheer Hosein

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

Person: Sydney Christopher

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

Person: Shirley Pomponi

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

Person: Shauna Edghill

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

Person: Shalanka Ranjula Millawitiya Arachchilage

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

Person: Shae Roman

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

Person: Ryan Mannette

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