We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Shedding Light on the Harmful Impacts of Oil: An Interview with Maria Rodgers
Maria Rodgers, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Lab, studies the responses of marine species to oil in the Gulf of Mexico. With an impressive six publications to her name, read further to unravel how Maria got to where she is now.
An Interview with Ariel Pezner: Biological Oceanographer
Meet Ariel Pezner, a third year PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California San Diego whom is a biological oceanographer.
Mapping The Barents Sea - An Interview with Dr. Marie Porter
I grew up nowhere near the sea! As I was finishing college and thinking about going to university, I don’t think I’d ever really thought about marine science being a thing that anyone did, never mind physical oceanography.
Community is the heart of any conservation project – An interview with Marine Biologist Emma Bell
The Maldives was once an enchanting underwater paradise, with crystal clear waters that erupt with colour and life. Yet, up to 90 % of its coral has been devastated by severe coral bleaching events in recent years. Emma Bell a Marine Biologist in South Male Atoll hopes to use her voice to inspire local communities
Homeward Bound - Mother Nature Needs Her Daughters
It’s the season for celebrations and what better to celebrate than women in leadership program Homeward Bound. The birth child of Fabian Dattner (Twitter: @FabianDattner), Homeward Bound aims to bring 1000 women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) together over 10 years through their training programming which culminates with an expedition in Antarctica.
Aquaculture: An interview with Lauren Lapham
Meet Lauren, she recently earned her masters in fisheries and aquatic sciences from the University of Florida. As a student, she had the opportunity to work in a lab focused on invasion ecology and took part in fisheries research. Lauren's research focused on determining the potential invasiveness of Alligator Gar while assisting with the risk assessment of non-native fish and amphibians.
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