Dr. Nithyanandan Manickam on two decades of marine science, competitive aquascaping, and translating ecology into art. By The Weekend Aquarist Estimated read time: 7–8 minutes Dr. Nithyanandan Manickam is an Associate Research Scientist at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, with over two decades of expertise in marine ecology and biodiversity. Holding a PhD from Bangor University, his work spans benthic ecosystems, habitat restoration, and the study of marine life