Phycologists See BiographyIngram Spark seems not to permit listing more than 3 individual contributors. Therefore our key contributors - Phycologists, Marine Biologists, and other Photographer - are named here in alphabetical order. ***** Professor Gustaaf Hallegraeff of the nstitute of Marine & Antarctic Sciences, University of Tasmania, Australia, is devoted to promoting seaweeds and microalgae to the public and students. He is an expert on microalgae's ecological importance and its potential for harmful blooms to impact human health and aquaculture. Gustaaf shared his electron microscopy images, including the culture of Emiliania huxleyi that he created with his colleague Joana Cubillos. ***Dr Gerald Kraft, Biosciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an expert in seaweed taxonomy, with a particular interest in red algae, as well as marine and freshwater biology. An enthusiastic teacher and collaborator, Gerry has been inspiring students and colleagues for decades. He shared splendid underwater photos of red algae from Queensland and New South Wales. ***Professor Jeremy Pickett-Heaps was a revered expert in cells, microtubules, microscopy, life sciences, and biomedicine. He pioneered microscopic still images and video techniques and had a true passion for sharing these with peers, students, and the public. Jeremy and his wife, Julianne, had kindly consented for use of his photos on behalf of Cytographics https: //cytographics.com/ ***David Unwin is an engineer, photographer, and action man who loves surfing. His stunning photo of bioluminescence under an aurora australis and the Milky Way Galaxy brings you an extraordinary perspective of the world. ***Dr Richard Wetherbee, Biosciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an expert in diatoms, biofouling, and marine and freshwater biology. Rick generously shared the microscopy photo of the recently-described green algae genus, Kraftionema. *** Dr Peter Yates is a marine biologist who has worked around Australia studying ocean species-environment interactions and the implications for management and conservation. He is also an award-winning artist who created our treasure hunt parchments! Read More Read Less
