Finnegan Hanley (Leg 1)

Finnegan Hanley (Leg 1)

My name is Finnegan Hanley and I am entering my senior year at the University of Washington this upcoming school year. I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and became fascinated by the ocean through documentaries like Blackfish and Seattle aquarium visits. I am majoring in marine biology and am currently a member of the University of Washington’s dean’s list. I have always been intrigued by the deep sea and the mysteries and future discoveries found and created in such an intense environment. I love computers and video games and try to find time to run Dungeon and Dragons games for my friends. My main career goal is to research the organisms that reside in the abyssal zones of our oceans and analyze their physiology to see if their unique adaptations can be utilized in STEM fields to benefit society. I am excited to set sail on the R/V Atlantis to finally be able to see the deep ocean up close.