Learn more about our Extreme 2002 team at sea! From the ship's captain to the submersible pilots, from the chief cook to the research scientists, every person on deck plays a critical role in the expedition. You can meet some of these hard-working individuals here. Conducting the interviews are our very cool correspondents Jen Costanza and Hepsi Zsoldos.

Bekki Helton
Viral Ecologist,
University of Delaware

Wayne Bailey
Boatswain,
R/V Atlantis

Dave Simms
Shipboard Scientific Services Technician,
R/V Atlantis

Bruce Strickrott
Alvin Pilot,
R/V Atlantis

Kevin Threadgood
Ordinary Seaman,
R/V Atlantis

Rob Hill
Ordinary Seaman,
R/V Atlantis

Kurt Williamson
Viral Ecologist,
University of Delaware

Noel Masias
Electrician,
R/V Atlantis

Andy Berglund
Professor,
University of Oregon

Dave Shin
Postdoctoral Researcher,
Scripps Research Institute

Laura Zirelli
Technician,
Molecular Microbial Ecology Laboratory,
Desert Research Institute

Ken Voglesonger
Graduate Student,
Arizona State University

Sallye Davis
3rd Mate,
R/V Atlantis

Dawn Ashbridge
Doctoral Candidate,
Arizona State University

Anthony Berry
Electronics Technician,
R/V Atlantis

Kevin C. Fisk
Chief Engineer,
R/V Atlantis

Gary Chiljean
Captain,
R/V Atlantis

Ed "Catfish" Popowitz
Ablebodied Seaman,
R/V Atlantis

Liz McCliment
Graduate Student,
University of Delaware

Kevin Fielman
Postdoctoral
Research Scientist,
University of Delaware

Bill Doherty
Chief Mate,
R/V Atlantis

Peter Leonard
2nd Mate,
R/V Atlantis

Ken Rand
Crew Member,
R/V Atlantis

Jen Costanza
Education Coordinator,
University of Delaware

Chrissy van Hilst
SSSG Tech,
R/V Atlantis

Gavin Eppard
Mechanical Technician,
R/V Atlantis

Dan Barker
DVS Electronics
Section Leader,
R/V Atlantis

Barbara Campbell
Postdoctoral Researcher,
University of Delaware

Anthony Tarantino
Alvin Pilot,
R/V Atlantis

Lisa Marie Robson
Graduate Student,
University of Waikato,
New Zealand

Blee Williams
Chief Pilot of Alvin,
R/V Atlantis

Raul Martinez
Ablebodied Seaman & Ordinary Seaman,
R/V Atlantis