Giant Octopus: The Octopus research team, Alaska Pacific University

Giant Octopus: The Octopus research team

Professionals in the field of midden heap science.

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Student Researchers
Alaska Pacific University (2000-2003) Rachael Thiele (Class of 2002) Sarah Jenson (Class of 2003) Adele Lauster (M.S. candidate) Shane Roy (M.S. candidate) Shadow teams
St. Lawrence University (1997-1999) Energetics PEW Scholar Megan Reed (Class of 1998) Merck Scholars Laura Hostteter (Class of 1999) Kate Achilles (Class of 1999)
Cornell University (1998) Alyssa Joyce (PEW Scholar)

David Scheel	Principle Investigator	1995-present
Tania Vincent	co-Principle Investigator	1997-present
Neal Oppen	Skipper, R/V Tempest Oppen Enterprises	1995-present

John Christopher	Alaska Pacific University, Dive Instructor	2004
Adele Lauster	Alaska Pacific University, M.S. candidate	2002-2003
Grover Schrayer, III	Expedition Artist	2001-2002
Jacki Cox	Alaska Pacific University, Class of 2003	2002
Neal Oppen (photo)	Captain, Research Vessel Tempest	1995-1998
R. Eldridge Hicks	Alaska Underwater Science Foundation	1998
Jon Moreland	Alaska SeaLife Center	1998
Roger Trani	Cordova High School, Cordova Water Sports	1996-1997
Tom Kline	PWS Science Center	1996
Beth Haley	Alaska Department of Fish & Game	1996
Dan Logan (photo)	U.S. Forest Service	1995-1996
Michael Kyte	Pentec Environmental	1995

Traditional Knowledge
Mike Eleshansky (Chenega Bay)
Simeon Kvashnikoff (Port Graham)
Jerry Totemoff (Tatitlek) and the kind assistance of Martha Vlasoff

Thanks to the captains and crews of the submersible Delta, the F/V Pagan, the R/V Medeia, And especially to Renee Ernster, crew of the Tempest!