This article investigates the idea of using multiple perspectives to improve collaboration among remote participants. It suggests that by customizing their views, interfaces, and roles based on their needs and expertise, remote participants can collaborate more effectively. The article discusses a preliminary design study that involved users of a collaborative virtual reality tool called CAVE, which is used for visualizing oceanographic data. The study will analyze the activities within this virtual environment, focusing on how participants switch between working individually and working as a group during collaborative sessions.