Alyssa Adler

Alyssa Adler is an Undersea Specialist and marine ecologist who has worked with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions since 2014. Originally from Oregon, her field interests center on temperate and polar marine environments, with a particular focus on the ecological complexity of kelp forest systems.

As an ecologist, Alyssa studies habitat structure and community composition, observing how marine organisms interact within layered underwater ecosystems. Her work emphasizes the natural history and behavior of marine invertebrates and other small organisms that play essential roles in ocean food webs and ecosystem function.

In her role as an Undersea Specialist, Alyssa supports guest exploration below the surface through underwater interpretation, helping connect observations in the field to broader ecological patterns. She brings a detailed scientific perspective to marine encounters, encouraging careful attention to the often-overlooked life forms that shape healthy coastal environments.