Libby Jones, PhD

What’s the work that you do?

I am a chemical oceanographer investigating the carbonate chemistry and ocean acidification of polar oceans and biogeochemical cycling in sea ice. Through numerous oceanographic expeditions to the Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean and field campaigns at Rothera Research Station, my work has contributed to seasonal and inter-annual studies in the Scotia Sea, Weddell Sea and Barents Sea, new carbonate chemistry time series’ in seawater and sea ice at the West Antarctic Peninsula, and carbonate chemistry in seawater and sea ice in the central Arctic Ocean.

What keeps you going?

Experiencing the polar regions is a great privilege. The unique environments of the Arctic and Antarctic are not yet fully understood and are undergoing rapid climate-driven changes. Having the opportunity to observe and document the polar oceans is a motivation to be able make a difference and share knowledge and inspire action.

What’s your message to the world?

The oceans and our planet are precious and are the supporters of all life. There has been a disruption to the balance of our planet and it’s time for us to come together and take care of the natural world. Be passionate and be curious and, from environments close to home to the polar regions, let’s find a new balance.