Susan Lynn Williams (1951–2018) was an exceptional marine ecologist whose research focused broadly on the ecology of benthic nearshore environments dominated by seagrasses, seaweeds, and coral reefs. She took an empirical approach founded in techniques of physiological ecology. Susan was committed to applying her research results to ocean management through outreach to decision-makers and resource managers. Susan’s career included research throughout the USA in tropical, temperate, and polar regions, but she specialized in tropical marine ecology. Susan’s scholarship, leadership, and friendship touched many people, leading to this multi-authored paper. Susan’s scholarship was multi-faceted, and she excelled in scientific discovery, integration of scientific results, application of science for conservation, and teaching, especially as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Susan served in a variety of leadership positions throughout her career. She embodied all facets of leadership; leading by example, listening to others, committing to the “long haul,” maintaining trust, and creating a platform for all to shine. Susan was an important role model for women in science. Susan was also a loyal friend, maintaining friendships for many decades. Susan loved cooking and entertaining with friends. This paper provides an overview of the accomplishments of Susan in the broad categories of scholarship, leadership, and friendship.

苏珊·林恩·威廉姆斯（Susan Lynn Williams，1951-2018年）是一位杰出的海洋生态学家，其研究主要集中在以海草，海藻和珊瑚礁为主的底栖近海环境的生态学上。她采用建立在生理生态学技术基础上的经验方法。Susan致力于通过与决策者和资源经理进行联系，将其研究成果应用于海洋管理。苏珊的职业生涯包括在整个美国的热带，温带和极地地区进行研究，但她专门研究热带海洋生态学。苏珊的奖学金，领导才能和友谊感动了许多人，这导致了这份多作者的论文。苏珊的奖学金是多方面的，她在科学发现，科学成果整合，科学应用于保护以及教学，特别是作为本科生和研究生以及博士后导师的导师。苏珊在整个职业生涯中担任过各种领导职务。她体现了领导的方方面面；以身作则，聆听他人的声音，致力于“长途跋涉”，保持信任，并为所有人创造光辉的平台。苏珊是科学界女性的重要榜样。苏珊还是忠实的朋友，维持了数十年的友谊。苏珊喜欢与朋友一起做饭和娱乐。本文概述了Susan在奖学金，领导力和友谊方面的成就。致力于“长远发展”，保持信任，并为所有人创造光辉的平台。苏珊是科学界女性的重要榜样。苏珊还是忠实的朋友，维持了数十年的友谊。苏珊喜欢与朋友一起做饭和娱乐。本文概述了Susan在奖学金，领导力和友谊方面的成就。致力于“长远发展”，保持信任，并为所有人创造光辉的平台。苏珊是科学界女性的重要榜样。苏珊还是忠实的朋友，维持了数十年的友谊。苏珊喜欢与朋友一起做饭和娱乐。本文概述了Susan在奖学金，领导力和友谊方面的成就。