Ronaldo Christofoletti is a Brazilian marine scientist and professor at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where his work focuses on the interface between science, society, and decision-making in the context of ocean sustainability and climate change. His research spans coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impacts of human activities, with a strong commitment to … Continued
Renato Romano is a PhD candidate in Biological Oceanography at the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (IO-USP), Brazil. His research focuses on the dispersal of microorganisms via marine bioaerosols, particularly investigating connections between the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic continent. He integrates field sampling, microbial ecology, and molecular approaches to understand ocean–atmosphere … Continued
I am a research specialist in the Seafloor Processes group at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research institute. I study the dynamics that shape the seafloor and transport material in the ocean. I combine seafloor mapping, water column measurements, and sediment sampling to uncover elusive seafloor activity that is difficult to observe at depth.
Olívia Pereira is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Olívia is originally from Brazil, where she got a BSc in Oceanography at the University of São Paulo. She went on to pursue her MS and PhD at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, before joining MBARI in January 2025. Her research has … Continued
Paula Andrea Zapata-Ramírez is a marine biodiversity expert, researcher, and consultant with over 15 years of international experience advancing ecosystem conservation, marine spatial planning, and science–policy integration across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Mediterranean regions. She is an Associate Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and an Associate Researcher at Center of Excellence in Marine Sciences (CEMARIN).Her … Continued
I am an oceanographer with a Master’s degree in Environmental Oceanography. I am currently working as a researcher at the Marine Geosciences Laboratory (Labogeo). My research focuses on marine sedimentology and habitat mapping, as well as the application of geospatial tools to improve our understanding of seabed dynamics.I have hands-on experience of offshore operations, including … Continued
María Isabel Aguilar Pérez, M.Sc., is a marine biologist with over 15 years of experience in research on marine ecosystems. Her expertise focuses on benthic macrofauna ecology, crustacean taxonomy, and cold seepage ecosystems. She holds both a Specialization and a Master’s degree in Technological Management from the Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB), Colombia. Throughout her career, … Continued
Maressa de Oliveira Costa is a Master’s student in the Grupo de Ecologia Bêntica at the Department of Oceanography and Ecology, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), where she also obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography. During her undergraduate studies, she worked for three years on the sorting and analysis of marine zooplankton samples, developing … Continued
Luca Marino is a PhD student of the “Marine Sciences, Technology and Management” doctorate course at the University of Milano – Bicocca, Italy. In the field of marine geomorphology, his main interests lie in marine habitat mapping and habitat restoration projects. By combining acoustic remote sensing datasets with semi-automated Object-Based Image Analysis techniques he specializes … Continued
Jordan Leite is an oceanographer with a BSc in Oceanography and an MSc in Environmental Oceanography from the. He is currently a PhD student in Environmental Oceanography at the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) and a researcher at the Marine Geosciences Laboratory (LABOGEO). His research focuses on continental slope sedimentary processes, Quaternary paleoenvironmental reconstruction, … Continued
