Alexander Malahoff

Professor,Department of Oceanography, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Director, Hawai'i Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL)

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the undersea volcano, Loihi

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What he does
Alexander takes manned submersibles down to the ocean depths to study undersea volcanoes and the ocean floor.

How he got into science
Growing up in New Zealand, Alex got intrigued by the active volcanoes and hot springs. As a schoolboy, he hiked every volcano there. He came to Hawai'i to study geophysics, flying planes over volcanoes to study their magnetism.

Favorite accomplishments
Besides flying over volcanoes, he's had the chance to dive in most of the world's deep-diving submersibles.

In his free time
He plays tennis and golf, swims, enjoys outdoor photography and works on cars.

Quote
"Living in Hawai'i , we have a golden opportunity to study the wonders of the deep oceans. The ocean surrounding our islands is the best natural laboratory nature could have provided."