We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Dolphin Talk: Rebecca Hamilton
Bottlenose dolphins are the poster child of behavioural research; they’re a behaviourally complex species, making them very similar to humans in a lot of ways, but found all over the world in shallow coastal areas, where they’re accessible to researchers
Shark Week Presents: Kayleigh Burns
Aloha fellow bad ass Girls in Ocean Science! My name is Kayleigh Grant and I am a shark naturalist, shark safety diver, and shark conservationist with One Ocean Diving in Haleiwa, Hawaii. I am blessed to work in the water with sharks every day
Shark Week Presents: Liz Parkinson
Shark diver. Stunt woman. Environmentalist. Today on Shark Week Presents, we chat to Liz Parkinson (if you’re not already following her shark filled instagram then go. do. it. now.) Keep reading to find out how her love affair with sharks began and what it’s like to be an advocate for some of the ocean’s top predators…
Shark Week Presents: Katy Ayres
Today on Shark Week Presents, we catch up with shark scientist and PhD student Katy Ayres. Continue reading for Katy’s journey into marine biology and to discover how drones can be used in marine research.
Shark Week Presents: Melissa Marquez
Today on Shark Week Presents we’ve got another badass woman in shark science for you! Introducing Melissa Marquez, shark biologist, PhD student and podcaster. Keep reading to find out why sharks are a misunderstood predator and what it’s like to be bitten by a crocodile…
Hannah Rudd - From Whale Sharks to NGO's
Hannah Rudd is an ambitious marine biologist, and can’t wait to share her story with you!
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