We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Polar Scientist: An interview with Allison Cusick
From Fashion to Marine Biologist: An Interview with Flossy Barraud
Coral Conservation and the Importance of Community: An Interview with PhD student Aliyah Griffith
Becoming “Sea Smart”: An Interview with Dr. Elaine Leung
Some people know right away that they want to be a marine biologist. Others may shy away for one reason or another at first, and then become an influential part of the marine science community. Dr. Elaine Leung falls into the latter category--her excellence in the field seemed unlikely at first, as she is prone to seasickness! Luckily for the Women in Ocean Science community and beyond, she has pushed through the initial apprehension and now has over fifteen years of experience researching threatened marine animals--especially top predators--and worked with many global stakeholders to protect species based on her findings.
Lonely Conservationists
She introduced me to the Lonely Conservationist platform, run by Jessie Panazzolo. I immediately followed the account and downloaded her book, Conserving Conservationists. I gobbled it up in less than 48 hours and knew I needed the WMC and WOS community to hear about her work.
WELCOME TO THE 2021-2030 UN OCEAN DECADE
Yes! You heard us right!! We are finally here, the 2021-2030 United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade! As we swim into the new year, we are full of hope and excitement for what the future holds. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is all about reversing the damage to our planet that has created a decline in ocean health.
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