Manuel Novillo is a marine biologist, ecophysiologist, and scientific diver with a PhD in marine biology from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Instituto de Diversidad y Ecología Animal (IDEA-CONICET- UNC), where he investigates the effects of global warming on the reproductive patterns of Antarctic fish. His work focuses on understanding and predicting changes in reproduction due to rising water temperatures in the West Antarctic Peninsula. Manuel has participated in numerous Antarctic expeditions at scientific stations and aboard research vessels, studying fish and benthic communities. He is leading a project collaborating with tourist vessels to survey the Southern Ocean floor and identify spawning grounds for Antarctic fish. As a member of the Argentine scientific committee at CCAMLR meetings, he has provided expertise on fish biology to support conservation measures and the establishment of the Domain 1 Marine Protected Area (D1MPA) in the West Antarctic Peninsula. Additionally, Manuel employs storytelling techniques to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on Antarctic coastal communities and to introduce a wider audience to the lesser-known underwater world.
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