Marc A. Fontánez Ortiz

Marc Fontánez’s interest lies in understanding the spatiotemporal patterns of microbial diversity and dynamics that govern aquatic ecosystems. He applies molecular techniques to render possible the exploration of the regimes that may structure microbial communities throughout the ocean biosphere. This approach has been helpful for him, for example, in comparing the structure of free-living and … Continued

June de Arce

June de Arce is an Assistant Bosun on Research Vessel Falkor (too).

Dr. Jyotika Virmani

Dr. Virmani is the first Executive Director of Schmidt Ocean Institute. Previously, she was the Executive Director of Planet & Environment at XPRIZE, where she worked on several global competitions for innovation, including leading the launch of the Rainforest XPRIZE, a competition for innovations in biodiversity assessment technologies. She also led the Shell Ocean Discovery … Continued

Dr. Jyotika Virmani

Dr. Virmani is the first Executive Director of Schmidt Ocean Institute. Previously, she was the Executive Director of Planet & Environment at XPRIZE, where she worked on several global competitions for innovation, including leading the launch of the Rainforest XPRIZE, a competition for innovations in biodiversity assessment technologies. She also led the Shell Ocean Discovery … Continued

Virgil Bent

Virgil Bent is one of Falkor (too)’s Able Bodied Seaman.  

Vasil Borisov

Vasil Borisov is a Electro Technical Officer on Falkor (too).

Fiona Breen

Fiona Breen is one of Research Vessel Falkor (too)’s Able Bodied Seaman.  

Dan Bühler

Dan Bühler is one of R/V Falkor (too)’s Chief Engineers.

Liz Corkerton

Liz Corkerton is one of Falkor (too)’s Able Bodied Seaman.