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Dr. Jackie Symmons is a professional ecologist with a Ph.D. in Ecology and Wildlife Management from Bangor University and over 25 years of experience delivering conservation projects.
Dr. Jackie Symmons
Michael Hambrey is Emeritus Professor at Aberystwyth University in Wales. He's one of the leading researchers in the Polar regions and has spent 12 seasons in Antarctica.
Professor Michael Hambrey
Marieta Mihova is a marine biologist with a Master's in Marine Biology from Bangor University. She is currently researching dolphin density in the Black Sea at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
Marieta Mihova
Nikita is a Marine Mammal Observer, Lecturer, and Antarctica Expedition Guide with 4 years of experience. She has a Masters Degree (MSc) in Marine Biology from Rhodes University.