Elisa:

I am a marine Geophysicist interested in the geomorphometry of unstable and collapsing volcanic islands. I am developing and analysing a worldwide database of marine volcanos to find out what makes some volcanic edifices more likely to collapse than others. I love sharing my passion for science in writing and other media, including songwriting. I am also a massive Star Wars nerd and feel comfortable in most forms of kayak.

Emma:

My passion for volcanoes and the ocean has led me to transition from a Master’s degree in physical geography to marine geophysics for my PhD. I am currently working on understanding the catastrophic collapse and megatsunami of Fogo volcano, but my research interests include all sorts of natural hazards and volcanic processes. If I’m not busy excitedly staring at volcano webcams, I enjoy all things in or around large bodies of water – swimming, sailing, or hanging out at the beach. I believe that science should be more accessible, which led me to join the OceanVoices team in 2024.

Tanita:

Although I have studied marine geosciences, coastal erosion, and sediment dynamics for years, I only recently started to raise my “Ocean Voice”—actually, after I had already left my science career behind to become a journalist. I am passionate about both professions, especially when combined. Science, with all its ups and downs, needs to be seen, heard, and read—just like here on the Ocean Voices Blog. Some personal facts: I always go for the fastest roller coasters, I hate being indoors when the sun is out, and watching sleeping cats calms me down.

Kim:

I am a biological Oceanographer and evolutionary Biologist working on male pregnancy in sex role-reversed fish (pipefish & seahorses). My particular interest lies in host-microbe interactions, so everything related to very small things such as bacteria and viruses. I catch fish in the Baltic Sea, run experiments in the lab and meanwhile try to unravel the role of microbiota during pregnancy. Next to my work, I am a real sports addict – I teach traditional Vietnamese Kung Fu and functional fitness, love scuba diving and cycling. 

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