Emily awarded a Kenan Galapagos Fellowship!

Oct. 12, 2025

Congrats to Ph.D candidate Emily Speciale for being awarded a UNC Kenan Galapagos Fellowship!  Emily is investigating the influence of different nutrient delivery modes on Galapagos phytoplankton composition and functional traits.  She recently spent a month in the Galapagos on the R/V Marcus Langseth sampling the waters around San Cristobal and Isabela Islands.

Charting the Future of Island Ecosystems: UNC Kenan Galapagos Fellows 2026

For more information about the cruise, check out the links below.
Scientists Study the Impact of Ocean Processes on Marine Biodiversity in the Galápagos

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Voyage to the Galápagos Explores How Ocean Nutrients Sustain Life