Advisory Board
Aaron Toh (they/he) is a Zoology PhD candidate at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, where their research focuses on the biology of Antarctic invertebrates. They are specifically interested in the effects of warming on the development of early life history stages, as well as the function and structure of the visual system of giant Antarctic sea spiders. Aaron has spent two field seasons (2019-20 and 2021-22) diving for samples and conducting field research at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. To ensure that polar research continues for decades to come, Aaron is committed to making the field more inclusive and accessible for all who wish to pursue rigorous polar science.