By Anna Krug
University of Jena
After 5 weeks at sea together on the RV Sonne, we all know each other pretty well. But we decided to ask a few of our team some questions that probe a little deeper…
Where did your interest in marine biology come from?
"I joined a class at the university and was thrilled about trying to better understand the origin of life."
Denisse Galarza (GEOMAR)
Expert on microplastics in the sea
"I went to the North Sea with my family every year and the sea has become like a second home for me."
Franziska Theising (GEOMAR)
Masters student
"My interest started early in my childhood and meeting marine biology students from Kiel."
Dr Katrin Linse, British Antarctic Survey
Senior biodiversity biologist
"After I joined a marine Expedition in the Arctic and discovered my interest in this kind of research."
Prof. Dr. Pedro Martinez
University of Oldenburg
Which field of research do you specialise in?
"Evolutionary ecology is an area of research that interests me and with which I have already dealt somewhat."
Franziska Theising (GEOMAR)
Masters student
"I work with Crustacea (crabs), Copepoda."
Prof. Dr. Pedro Martinez
University of Oldenburg
"Part of my field of work is sampling marine biodiversity in the deep sea."
Dr Katrin Linse, British Antarctic Survey
Senior biodiversity biologist
"I am at the moment helping to understand the amount and types of plastics in the sea."
Denisse Galarza (GEOMAR)
Expert on microplastics in the sea
What moment on board the research vessel has surprised or impressed you so far?
"It is breathtaking every time to see the seabed with the help of the underwater camera."
Dr Katrin Linse, British Antarctic Survey
Senior biodiversity biologist
"The deep sea research is very interesting and I am thankful for the chance to see the research possibilities on board."
Denisse Galarza (GEOMAR)
Expert on microplastics in the sea
"It was beautiful to see northern lights near Iceland and I was surprised that the plankton caught in the Labrador Sea was very colourful and diverse."
Prof. Dr. Pedro Martinez
University of Oldenburg
"I was impressed to see northern lights in the North Atlantic and some whales as well."
Franziska Theising (GEOMAR)
Masters student
What has been your favourite meal so far?
The dessert with chocolate was my favourite."
Prof. Dr. Pedro Martinez
University of Oldenburg
"I loved the desserts, especially tiramisu, rice pudding and tangerine curd."
Franziska Theising (GEOMAR)
Masters student
"I was very happy about the pizza and cake on board."
Denisse Galarza (GEOMAR)
Expert on microplastics in the sea
"I like everything, except aubergines!"
Dr Katrin Linse, British Antarctic Survey
Senior biodiversity biologist
