Chris Linder is an Expedition Multimedia Specialist with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Linder is a visual storyteller who specializes in photographing scientific fieldwork, wildlife, and landscapes. A former naval officer and oceanographic researcher, he has documented more than 50 scientific expeditions from the tropics to the polar regions. His goals as an artist are to educate and inspire the public about science and communicate the urgent need to protect our planet’s remaining wild places. His work has been recognized with awards from international photography competitions and published in magazines, books, and exhibits worldwide.