We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.

These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.

Explore Ocean Science Stories

Rachel Jorgensen 1/26/26 Rachel Jorgensen 1/26/26

The Dead Do Tell Tales: Lessons from Marine Mammal Strandings

In the marine world, even basic information like sex or age is hard to obtain from live animals. Strandings offer a rare opportunity to access this information, and post-mortems offer an even deeper dive into health, diet, pollutant exposure, past trauma, reproductive history, family connections, and more.

Rachel Jorgensen 1/21/26 Rachel Jorgensen 1/21/26

The Extraordinary Journey of the Whale Without a Tail

She was instantly recognizable for two reasons: unlike other fin whales that visit the area mainly in summer during their feeding season, she would lift her tail out of the water when diving. And most notably, of her two flukes, one was almost entirely missing. But that was only the beginning of the story of “Codamozza”.

Rachel Jorgensen 1/3/26 Rachel Jorgensen 1/3/26

Shared Shores, Shared Futures: Sailing the Tide of Dugong Conservation

Conservation was not just about protecting a species; it was about ensuring that people, nature, and livelihoods coexisted sustainably. From a single rescued dugong to a full-fledged government recognition program, from sceptical fishers to community-led conservation, and bare school walls now featuring paintings of dugongs in their ecosystems—this journey has shown me that even the smallest efforts can ripple into something remarkable.