Welcome to our new blog series, where we explore the fascinating world of oceanography through the lens of literature. Each post will feature book recommendations that involve the wonders of the ocean, from the imaginative realms of maritime science fiction to the educational pages of science nonfiction. Like Captain Ahab chasing Moby Dick, we’ll hunt down the best ocean literature for you. ...[Read More]
Jens Terhaar Receives the Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award – About His Career and Work
Jens Terhaar received the 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award for his research on the ocean carbon cycle and its effects on climate. We spoke with him about his career path and the work that led to this award. Since completing his PhD in 2019, Jens has made a name for himself with many publications and outreach efforts. His work is about the ocean carbon sink, ocean biogeochemic ...[Read More]
Tatiana Ilyina Receives the Fridtjof Nansen Medal – About Her Career and Work
Tatiana Ilyina received the Fridtjof Nansen Medal from the European Geosciences Union (EGU) for her outstanding research in oceanography. We spoke with her about her career path and the work that led to this award. Here’s what you should know about her. Tatiana Ilyina studied Meteorology/Oceanography during her PhD at the University of Hamburg, continued as a postdoc at the University of Haw ...[Read More]
From Academic Research to Start-Up: A Marine Biologist’s Algae Farming Vision
We chatted with a marine biologist about her exciting journey from academia to becoming an entrepreneur. Discover how her algae farm start-up came to life, learn about the concept, achievements, and challenges she faced, future plans, and finally her advice as well as her take on the importance of bridging the two worlds of academia and industry. Dr. Mar Fernández-Méndez is a marine biologist ded ...[Read More]