Outreach
A MYSTERIOUS DISEASE IN ANTARCTIC FISH
While conducting research in Antarctica in 2018, we were surprised to capture many specimens of two species of fish that had massive skin tumors. In this short graphic novel, we will take you on our scientific expedition to Antarctica aboard the US Antarctic Research Vessel Laurence M. Gould to capture those diseased fish, set sail to the isolated Palmer Station to sample them, then back to our laboratory in the States to identify the origin of this mysterious disease and its effects on the fish. This graphic novel presents the work behind our scientific article on X-cell disease in Antarctic fishes.
SCHOOL OUTREACH
High school students and the Antarctic icefish skeletons they prepared!
I collaborate with local high schools to provide students with experiential learning opportunities where we discuss fish evolution in the Southern Ocean and the threats of climate change using hands-on experiments. Several high school students further joined the lab for month-long internship learning more about genetics, morphology, and fish!
Expedition Antarctica
A three-episode series about our work in Antarctica filmed during our 2018 Field work season at Palmer Station on the West Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic LOg
Karen Romano Young does a fantastic job exploring all the aspects of Antarctica! I am glad she joined us during a fishing expedition in 2018 and was able to report on icefishes. Wander through all her “Logs” and learn everything you ever wanted to know about Antarctica! And read her new awesome book “Antarctica: The Melting Continent” in which she talks about our icefishes!
TALK TO THE MEDIA
It is always a pleasure to answer questions from journalists or help them make sure their articles and podcasts are scientifically accurate.
Science News interviewed me about the discovery of an extremely large number of Jonah’s icefish nests in Antarctica. What a spectacular observation!
Indiana Public Media’s posdcasts “Moment of Science” asked me to verify the accuracy of their texts for podcasts on the icefish nest discovery and on icefish’s uniqueness!
GENERAL PUBLIC OUTREACH
It is always a pleasure to meet with a general public audience and exchange about science and research, Antarctic fish, and the life on Antarctic research stations, and generate awe and wonder through visual medium.
The Bizarre Beast with clear blood
Icefishes are definitely bizarre beasts! Check out this educational video about them. All other Bizarre Beast videos are also worth watching and sharing!
OUTREACH ANYWHERE
If you ask me questions about fish or any other aquatic animal, I might turn you into a marine biologist!
