Hello! My name is Theo and I am one of three interns aboard the R/V Langseth this February.

I recently graduated from Bowdoin College, where I majored in Biology (concentrating in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology) and minored in Environmental Studies. I have a strong background in marine science, having previously studied shark populations in South Africa, modeled upwelling dynamics along the Skeleton Coast, and analyzed marine food webs using eDNA.

Down the road, I’m interested in pursuing graduate-level studies in ecology and marine systems, but before applying I wanted to become more familiar with the technology and instrumentation used in field expeditions. I’m looking forward to developing my technical skills with the Langseth’s state-of-the-art scientific equipment and to collaborating with the marine technical team at sea. This will be my first time working aboard a UNOLS vessel, so I am excited to learn from everyone on board.

Check back in next week for an update!