You discover a new means of energy transfer by organisms living in hydrothermal vents in the ocean. who is most likely to be interested in funding your research?

The person who is most likely to be interested in the research involving the transfer of energy by the organisms living in the ocean's hydrothermal vents is Everett Shock.

He along with his students tests and develops the thermodynamic data for the bio-molecules, minerals, and the aqueous solutes. The reactivity of the organic compounds is explored by them in the hydrothermal conditions. So, he is the most likely person to be interested in the said discovery.

Hence, the answer is 'Everett Shock'.