Who We Are

I'm Jordan - I don't like writing about myself, but I do like writing about sustainable development, blue carbon solutions, and marine science. I am fortunate to be the Lead Environmental Scientist for IMARCS, and in addition to writing science-based content, I'm working hard on quantifying our carbon removal activities and constantly trying to maximize environmental benefits through our mariculture practices.

A little over a decade ago I received a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Resource Management from UM, following a Master of Science in Integrated Science and Technology from JMU - and since then I have been working in reefs, mangroves, tropical forests (basically all the best places to be) for NGOs and think tanks in Belize, Guyana, and Canada, including the United Nations Green Corps, Ecology Project International, the Canada West Foundation, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

Alongside my work with IMARCS, I am also a Fellow with the Energy Futures Lab in Canada and I run Treebridge Conservation, an organization that conserves tropical rainforests and mangroves for their carbon storage and other environmental benefits. Once upon a time, I was also a fairly serious athlete, but now my free time is spent enjoying hammocks, free diving, trees, and family.

I'm a marine biologist passionate about uncovering the hidden diversity of ocean life, with a particular focus on molluscs. My research combines molecular genetics, morphology, and bioinformatics to better understand the evolution and ecology of marine invertebrates, especially gastropods like sea slugs and snails.

Over the past eight years, I've contributed to the discovery and description of dozens of new species, as well as higher taxonomic groups across deep-sea, coastal, and pelagic habitats. I apply cutting-edge phylogenomic methods, such as target enrichment and high-throughput sequencing, to resolve evolutionary relationships and document cryptic biodiversity.

My work is strongly tied to conservation. I contribute data to global platforms like WoRMS, MolluscaBase, GenBank, and BOLD Systems, supporting international biodiversity goals. I've participated in and led scientific expeditions across the globe, from Antarctica and the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.

Beyond research, I'm dedicated to teaching and mentorship. I've guided numerous undergraduate and graduate students and currently supervise PhD research. I also teach invertebrate zoology and evolutionary biology at institutions including Harvard University, LMU Munich, and the University of Barcelona.

As an active member of the scientific community, I review for many international journals, organize conferences, and regularly present at global symposia. My goal is to foster collaboration, train the next generation of scientists, and contribute to a better understanding of marine biodiversity in a rapidly changing world.

I have been an entrepreneur and creative director, helping and working on diversified projects for the last 11 years.

After graduating from Nottingham Trent University and working with Ogily in 2013, I co-founded The Prototypes, an award-winning strategy and design practice that helps leaders and their organizations explore, learn, and grow.

My clients include various Fortune 500 companies (Samsung, BBC, ITC, Orient, Cremica, DLF, Maersk) and organizations, including the United Nations, the Estonian Embassy Council, the American Embassy School and some of the world's most progressive start-ups.

I have served as a board member and advisor to various organizations, including The Prototypes, Label KISS, Notesgen, Pepperscript, TAA and SWELL.

I was also serving as a visiting lecturer at Pearl Academy of Design, teaching Product Interface Design and Applied Empathy curriculum.

In my private time, I like practising design conjuring, mentalism, developing psychological, spiritual and motivational content and writing on how to bring these powerful traditions into modern life and the workplace.

Hello! I'm Gary Edwards, also known as Eddie. I started my photography career at the Defense Information School in 2004, working in various disciplines such as studio photography, journalism, crime scene documentation, and historical preservation.

Driven by a passion for mastery, I pursued a degree in Communications with a focus on film, photography, and journalism. This led me to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, specializing in Fine Art.

Over the past 11 years, I've been fortunate to travel extensively across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. These experiences have broadened my perspectives and given me inspiration to pursue art and the artist's role in our changing society. When I'm not creating, I find peace in nature and enjoy sharing simple moments with others.