James Elser, Arizona State University (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption ASU ecologist James Elser near Lago Grey and the Grey Glacier, Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. Elser travels the globe studying many pressing issues facing the world's lakes and other freshwater bodies. Credit James Elser Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.