I’m Valeria Longhi, a PhD student at the Politecnico di Torino in Italy and a visiting scholar at Hubbs Hall at SIO. When I’m not diving into the world of marine ecosystems, you’ll find me hiking through mountains, wandering in forests, or enjoying good food around the world. But don’t worry, I’m still all about the sea – my research focuses on using geomatics to monitor Mediterranean ecosystems, especially Posidonia Oceanica. At my hometown university, we use advanced techniques like underwater hyperspectral imaging to capture details beyond visible light. Here at SIO, I am studying the spectral response of Zostera marina in controlled environments to see how it reacts to different light and temperature conditions.