This professor studies how elements cycle in the ocean. “I’m especially interested in looking at small-scale, nitty-gritty reactions and applying them to larger scale problems and questions,” says Vero. Recently, she spoke with The Garden about keeping our oceans “breathing” during an era of unprecedented carbon emission.

A professor of marine geology and geophysics, Soule is the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute’s new director. “It’s been my privilege to go to the seafloor in a submersible and see things no one has seen before,” says Soule. Adam was chief scientist for deep submergence at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Asokan (M.O./M.B.A. 2012) is a marine scientist and activist who believes the future holds better outcomes for the planet. From Florida, to Washington, D.C to California, Anupa can be found speaking to the policies and issues of marine conservation. With her dual-degree, Anupa is a leader in science communication and ocean advocacy.

As a student at GSO, McDonough (Ph.D. 2017) founded Oceanbites, a blog to demystify ocean science by using everyday language. As an assistant professor at Stony Brook University, Carrie is striving to protect the public from exposure to harmful pollutants and draw attention to the global ubiquity of organic contaminants.

A professor and researcher in microbial oceanography, Smith was selected by AGU to join the first cohort of fellows in its LANDInG Academy—recognition for being a campus leader and a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion in the geosciences. David came to GSO in 1997 and now serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Phillips (Ph.D. 2016), now an assistant professor in URI’s Department of Ocean Engineering, wants to push the limits of technology by creating robotics for ocean exploration that are smaller, lighter and more affordable. He recently developed a miniature deep-sea camera system and the world’s smallest fiber-optic reel system.