Experiences in Marine Biology
Our Experiences in Marine Biology series documents the experiences, work, and advice of marine biologists. It is continuously updated and new videos are arriving soon! Here is our YouTube channel.
Experiences in Marine Biology: Ms. Oriana Poindexter
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Mr. Luke Fisher, a PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, discusses his work with deep sea hyper-saline environments and astrobiology. He examined the unknowns of marine biology while participating in an oceanography quiz-bowl-style competition in high school, and became active in reaching out to faculty and other researchers in college. Hear Luke’s advice on setting up a research career during college, the importance of other fields in marine biology, and his research on salt harvesting and microbe genomes.
Dr. Matthew Edwards, a marine biologist and professor of biology at San Diego State University, discusses his work with ecosystem interactions and influencing factors such as ocean acidification and pollution. His story with marine biology started with research on sharks, going on trips, and working in marine museums and laboratories. Hear Matt’s advice on being active and getting involved in opportunities, and learn about his work on subtitle systems and collaboration in the lab.
Ms. Emily Miller, a federal fisheries observer for NOAA, shares her experience working off the West Coast of North America. From early fishing trips to field work in college, Emily’s close experience with oceans formed her interest in the fishing industry. See what her responsibilities are as a fisheries observer, the varying conditions that she works in, the sea life and fishing communities that she interacts with, and her advice on working in the field.
Ms. Natalia Erazo, a PhD student studying the human impacts on mangrove forests, shares her experience working with coastal ecosystems and the importance of protecting them. We get to see how Natalia arrived at her current research interests, and learn about her project on the microbial communities in mangrove forests and their relationship with climate change. Take a look into Natalia’s day-to-day work, her plans for the future, and her advice on going into marine biology.