We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Aquatic Toxicology and Shark Science: An interview with Dr. Lisa Crawford
Protecting Ocean Giants: Meet Dr Andrea Marshall
Using Education to Protect Great White Sharks: A Discussion with Marianne Long
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is a Cape Cod, Massachusetts based non-profit organization with the mission to support scientific research, improve public safety, and educate the community to inspire white shark conservation. Marianne Long is the Education Director at AWSC. She works with the Education team to create and deliver education programs that engage the public
Porbeagles and Publications: An Interview with Brooke Anderson
Hello Women in Ocean Science! My name is Brooke Anderson and I am a marine biologist that studies sharks and other fish.
Elasmo Week
Elasmo Week is a virtual event about sharks, skates and rays - a group of fish collectively called Elasmobranchs. Real scientists will be talking about the various and mind-blowing ways they study elasmobranchs while celebrating as many species as they can! It is a free week-long event, and if you miss out on any of the live talks, they will be available on the MISS YouTube channel for future binge-watching.
An interview with Shark Ecologist Catherine Cushenan
Catherine Cushenan, also know as Cat Sharks, has spent the past six years travelling the tropics, studying shark behaviour - with a little bit of tourism action and videography on the side. She is a shark ecologist, drone pilot and freediver from the U.K. whom has dedicated her life to saving the ocean and its inhabitants. Read below to find out about her enviable relationship with sharks.
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