I love science because it is a career in which you never stop learning. I have always had a passion for the ocean and the plethora of marine creatures that call it home. As a graduate student, the aim of my research is to more conclusively understand the evolution and biodiversity of Lepidonotopodini scaleworms, utilizing molecular phylogenetic methods and morphology. These fascinating creatures are native to deep-sea chemosynthetic-based ecosystems, such as methane seeps, hydrothermal vents, and organic falls. They exhibit remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in these extreme environments.