Dr. Andrian Gajigan, a microbial oceanographer, shares insights from his research on marine microbes around Benham Rise in the Philippines. He discusses the vital role of these microbes in the ocean ecosystem, their diversity at varying depths, and the methods used to study them. Dr. Gajigan also reflects on the challenges of conducting field research and his future plans to explore marine viruses. ⌛Chapters 00:00–01:57 Meet Dr. Andrian Gajigan01:57–02:59 Early interest in science04:39–05:39 Studying marine microbes06:27–07:30 The Benham Rise study10:16–11:27 Importance of marine microbes13:15–14:08 Sampling and sequencing18:28–19:33 Diversity and depth20:38–23:47 Challenges in fieldwork36:35–39:16 Research plans39:16–40:52 Advice to aspiring researchers 📚Reference: Gajigan, A. P., Yñiguez, A. T., Villanoy, C. L., San Diego-McGlone, M. L., Jacinto, G. S., and Conaco, C. (2018). Diversity and community structure of marine microbes around the Benham Rise underwater plateau, northeastern Philippines. PeerJ 6:e4781. doi: 10.7717/peerj.4781 ► https://peerj.com/articles/4781/ 🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast. 🌊Follow Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub on @marineearthscience ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineearthscience ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marineearthscience ► Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marineearthscience 🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btspodcast23 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3GZRd-UMScYpWlDj5T3eklUF75XPeLD&si=rg8Qf1i8k4zPnlcp ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTLrSfceKjpFvZWflzBJj?si=dbf094cba38746a0 ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/behind-the-science-podcast/id1753464681 📝How to publish your research in the Philippine Journal of Science ►https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/author-s-guide-1 🦖Join our science community ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceenthusiastsph ⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists ►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast