Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Did you know that every other breath you take is thanks to phytoplankton? Allison Cusick, a biological oceanography PhD candidate at Scripps Oceanography, is well aware of the big impact of these tiny drifters—specifically in Antarctica. Journey down to Earth’s southernmost region and take a peek under the microscope to discover the sparkling world of polar plankton. Through this Wavelengths exploration with Kate Furby, Allison will help us understand plankton’s crucial role in maintaining the health of our planet, and how you can help contribute to this scientific sampling.
Learn more about Allison Cusick and her research with the Vernet Lab, her efforts leading citizen science projects and more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scripps-student-spotlight-allison-cusick
More information on how travelers to Antarctica can get involved with hands-on citizen science research can be found here: https://fjordphyto.ucsd.edu/.
#Phytoplankton #BiologicalOceanography #Antarctica #PolarResearch #WomenInSTEM #NASA #CitizenScience
Did you know that every other breath you take is thanks to phytoplankton? Allison Cusick, a biological oceanography PhD candidate at Scripps Oceanography, is well aware of the big impact of these tiny drifters—specifically in Antarctica. Journey down to Earth’s southernmost region and take a peek under the microscope to discover the sparkling world of polar plankton. Through this Wavelengths exploration with Kate Furby, Allison will help us understand plankton’s crucial role in maintaining the health of our planet, and how you can help contribute to this scientific sampling.
Learn more about Allison Cusick and her research with the Vernet Lab, her efforts leading citizen science projects and more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scripps-student-spotlight-allison-cusick
More information on how travelers to Antarctica can get involved with hands-on citizen science research can be found here: https://fjordphyto.ucsd.edu/.
#Phytoplankton #BiologicalOceanography #Antarctica #PolarResearch #WomenInSTEM #NASA #CitizenScience
