#CollaboratorSpotlight: For Dr. Chuck Blend, the ocean’s best stories come from its smallest —and squirmiest— residents.

He’s described 60+ new worm species, loves the Humpback anglerfish, and helps #FishBase share deep-sea biodiversity knowledge with the world. 🪱🐟

Full story: bit.ly/DrChuckBlend.

#CollaboratorSpotlight: Peter Petersen fuels #FishBase35 with species data from the Nat’l Aquarium Denmark + NHM Copenhagen—plus photos by Johnny Jensen—helping keep species pages accurate & up-to-date. “It’s used daily and can help save species from extinction.” 🐟

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/PeterPetersen.

#CollaboratorSpotlight: Meet Dr Hiroyuki Motomura: ichthyologist, museum director & long-time #FishBase35 collaborator. With 200+ species described, his work continues to shape how we understand #fishdiversity 🐟 Full story: bit.ly/DrHiroMotomura. #FishTaxonomy #OpenScience #NewSpecies #Ichthyology

“Wait… drawing comics counts as science?” 🧠🎨 Yes! And so does asking your own questions, planning investigations, and learning from unexpected results.

#GalacticPolymath #TeacherResources #STEM #Engineering #STEMEducation #SciEd #SciJourneys #CollaboratorSpotlight

#CollaboratorSpotlight 📷: Meet Pauline Walsh Jacobson, citizen scientist & underwater photographer now contributing her rich library of marine life images to FishBase & SeaLifeBase to help expand access to species data for research, education, & conservation.

👉 Full story: bit.ly/PaulineJacobson.

#CollaboratorSpotlight: Dr. Lucas Brotz

Since 2008, Lucas has shared his expertise on jellyfish with #SeaLifeBase20, adding/refining data and championing open access for all. 🪼

"SeaLifeBase has been such a valuable tool throughout my career that I am eager to give back." 🌊 | bit.ly/DrLucasBrotz.

🇭🇰 #CollaboratorSpotlight: Wu Cheuk Ho from the University of Hong Kong - The Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS -HKU), ensures country information for Hong Kong in FishBase.org and SeaLifeBase.org are comprehensive and well-populated. #marinelife #fishbasecollaborators #marineresources

You can now explore their fantastic learning resources on LabXchange! To learn more about their work, we spoke with Alec Barron, EdD, director of the UC San Diego Science Project. Read the interview: https://f.mtr.cool/vlztkgjkzx 

#UCSanDiegoScienceProject #STEM #SciEd #CollaboratorSpotlight #NGSS

#CollaboratorSpotlight: Dr. Vreni Häussermann

For 20+ years, Dr. Häussermann has advanced marine research & conservation in Chilean Patagonia. Since 2009, she’s enriched SeaLifeBase with crucial fjord ecosystem data, bridging biodiversity gaps & guiding protection efforts. 🔗 bit.ly/VreniHaussermann

#CollaboratorSpotlight: NOAA scientist Todd Miller helps power #FishBase35 & #SeaLifeBase20 with isotope-based trophic data, Arctic species info & more.

“#FishBase & #SeaLifeBase aren’t just databases—they’re tools for sustainability.” 🌍

🔗 Read: bit.ly/DrToddMiller. #OpenData #QquaticsIsdaWay

We’re thrilled to welcome Galactic Polymath as a new collaborator! 🎉 When it comes to impactful science teaching, making lessons memorable, fun, and customizable is a winning strategy.

#LabXchange #GalacticPolymath #STEM #STEMEducation #ScienceEducation #SciEd #EdTech #CollaboratorSpotlight