We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
"Down Under"...Water: Jacinta Shackleton and Sea Turtles of the Great Barrier Reef
Jacinta Shackleton is a marine biologist and educator at Lady Elliot Island, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. You might recognize her name from her stunning work filming and photographing marine animals. Most notably, she is 1/~50 people to have seen and filmed an Ornate Eagle Ray.
Education: An interview with Maisy Fuller
Meet Maisy Fuller an eclectic Marine Educator based in the Caribbean. Maisy’s passion and drive for marine conservation has led her to a career in education. Her job enables her to inspire others and the wall of thank you notes in her office denotes the impact she has on her students.
Shaking Up South Florida - An Interview with Marine Educator Shannon Jones
Currently, I am the Conservation Programs Manager at The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. I help manage and coordinate our conservation efforts, which include coastal restoration both above and
More than a scientist
When you think of a scientist you might think of someone in a lab or working outside, but rarely do you think of someone in the classroom. Veronica “Vero” Valverde works for the Leatherback Trust in Playa Cabuyal, Costa Rica and is one of the original members of their educational program, launched in 2017.
Niki Cesta: How A woman inspired an Island
Meet Niki, she runs the The Wasteland Plan. Every weekend for the past 16 months she has been collecting plastic waste. When she moved to Little Cayman, she inspired a movement. She inspired the locals to do more about the local plastic crisis. Will she inspire you?
Citizens in Ocean Science (COS)
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