We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Recognising Your Role in the Big Picture: A Conversation with Gretta Pecl
From Fashion to Marine Biologist: An Interview with Flossy Barraud
Coral Conservation and the Importance of Community: An Interview with PhD student Aliyah Griffith
A pioneer of firsts: Meet Dr. Aileen Tan Shau Hwai
Being a female scientist can come with many challenges. Breaking down barriers and becoming the first woman to accomplish any major feat can be difficult, but Malaysian marine scientist Professor Dr. Aileen Tan Shau Hwai is a woman of many firsts.
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.
Working with community fisheries to influence change: Meet Dr Joanna Alfaro Shigueto, a Peruvian Marine Biologist
Meet Dr Joanna Alfaro Shigueto, director and co-founder of ProDelphinus, a non-profit organisation in Peru that works with fishing communities, researchers and the government to protect sea turtles and marine fauna to reduce by-catch. She is an incredible scientist and mother of two (Kenzo and Jake) who has worked in marine conservation in South America for over 25 years!
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