Jennifer Runyan is a Science Communication Fellow and works for the Ocean Exploration Trust. She received BS in Marine Biology and an Environmental Studies degree. She explores the organisms and nutrients in the ocean and has went to many places such as the Gulf of California.1. What made you want to study hypothermal vent communities?
I applied for a Science Communication Fellowship to be able to learn new ways to communicate science and thought exploring the deep sea and hypothermal vents would be a great way to go.
2. What are the best parts of your job?
Working with people from diverse backgrounds and responsibilities on the ship, from video engineers, Remotely Operated Vehicle pilots, to the scientists.
3. What are the worst parts of your job?
The late night watch shifts can be a bit challenging for me to stay up for!
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| Mysterious Purple Orb |
4. What organisms and nutrients do you find deep down in the ocean?
We have found many organisms from various types of tube worms, fish, octopi, deep sea jellies, and other invertebrates. We have found some very exciting organisms such as the mysterious purple orb, a dead whale fall, and the adorable googly eyed stubby squid. As for nutrients, it depends on the location and what kind of geological or biological activity is present.
5. What was your favorite deep sea adventure?
I enjoyed getting a chance to see the biological diversity of life around differing hypothermal vents within the Gulf of California.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Terra Linda High School from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Room 207
http://www.marinscienceseminar.com/speakers/jrunyan.html
Follow Jennifer Runyan’s deep sea adventures on https://nautiluslive.org/.