Terrie Williams ( - present) http://bio.research.ucsc.edu/people/williams/ Notable Achievements Research observations of Antarctica’s Weddell seals. Expeditions include McMurdo Sound, Antartica; Aleutian Islands and Prince Williams Sound, Alaska; Namibia; awaiian Islands and Bahamas and California. Occupation/Field of Study: Marine Biologist Exploration Zone: Sea: seals; Location of Activity: Antarctic: global warming; Period of Activity: 2001- current; Biography In the year 2001, Marine biologist Terrie Williams strayed decidedly from her predecessors and went to Antarctica to see the world through the eyes of the Weddell seal. Williams, one of three primary investigators in an Antarctic research expedition, mounted cameras to the seals’ heads because of her insatiable curiosity about their secret lives. Terrie Williams’ research observations of Antarctica’s Weddell seals has led to breakthroughs in the understanding of the seals’ lung capacity and ability to conserve energy. More importantly, these discoveries have implications that global warming may ultimately upset the delicate balance of seal populations and their prey. Terrie Williams is the quintessential Wings Worldquest Polar leader. Her elegant research, presented to the general public on her website, led her to make important contributions to the fields of science and education.