Anna McSorley is a fourth year at UC San Diego, pursuing a B.S. in Marine Biology and a B.A. in Political Science -American Politics. In the Décima Lab, Anna works with pyrosomes, measuring their chlorophyll and packaging them for isotope analysis so we can better understand their trophic role in the California Current Ecosystem. In addition, Anna cultivates 10 different phytoplankton strains and processes MOCNESS cruise samples for isotope analysis. Previously, Anna utilized the Zooscan for taxonomic and community composition analysis of various samples.

In the fall of 2024, Anna will attend UCLA Law, where she plans to integrate her scientific understanding of zooplankton and ocean conditions into a specialization in environmental law. She hopes to help bridge the gap between scientific research and legal frameworks, facilitating the translation of scientific findings into effective environmental policies, particularly in addressing climate change.