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Announcing the 2024 Seed Fund Recipient!
We’re excited to announce the latest recipient of our Marine Science Seed Fund. Join us as we get to know Sofía!
Aug 19, 20244 min read


2022 Seed Fund Recipient Final Project Updates
A little over two years ago, Nanushka Collazo, Omar Zayas, Ivanis Sanchez, and Daniel Toledo embarked on their research journeys as Isla...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Omar Zayas gives an update on his research of genetic connections between octopuses in Puerto Rico
Marine science student Omar Zayas shares a project update on his research of genetic connections of octopuses
May 30, 20233 min read


Nanushka Bonano gives an update on her research of bacteria in Puerto Rico’s Bioluminescent Bays
Microbiologist Nanushka Mia Bonano Collazo shares a project update on her research of microbial communities in Puerto Rico’s...
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Ivanis Sánchez gives an update on her ongoing research with Marine Turtles
Ivanis T. Sánchez Cruz, a marine ecologist specializing in the conservation of marine turtles shares her project update
Apr 19, 20235 min read


Daniel Toledo talks about his ongoing research on Coral Reef Tunicates
Daniel Toledo-Rodriguez, a coral reef ecologist and recipient of the 2022 Seed Fund, updates us on his research
Apr 12, 20233 min read


Meet our fourth and final 2022 Seed Fund Recipient—Omar Zayas Cruz
Omar Zayas Cruz, a marine biologist dedicated to expanding on our knowledge and conservation of octopuses, shares with us his...
Nov 30, 20224 min read


Meet our third 2022 Seed Fund Recipient—Daniel Toledo-Rodriguez
Daniel Toledo-Rodriguez, a coral reef ecologist specializing in tunicates, commonly known as sea squirts, shares with us his...
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Meet our second 2022 Seed Fund Recipient—Ivanis T. Sánchez Cruz
Ivanis T. Sánchez Cruz, a marine ecologist specializing in the conservation of marine turtles, shares with us her inspirations, upcoming...
Nov 25, 20224 min read


Meet our first 2022 Seed Fund Recipient—Nanushka Bonano
Nanushka Mia Bonano Collazo is a microbiologist studying bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico. We asked her about her inspirations, her...
Nov 22, 20223 min read


Announcing the Seed Fund Recipients!
We have selected FOUR recipients for this year's Marine Science Seed Fund. Let's meet them!
Sep 13, 20221 min read


Applying for the Seed Fund? Read these FAQs
As the deadline for our first Seed Fund approaches, we wanted to provide some helpful tips on developing your application.
May 9, 20222 min read
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