We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Gen Bergemann: An Ocean Ambassador
Finding your feet in the marine science world can be confusing, challenging and sometimes daunting, Gen Bergemann talks us through her experiences in study, volunteering and finding her feet.
Sunscreen: A Threat To Coral Reefs
Those of us who spend time in the sun often rely heavily on sunscreen to protect against UV rays. Have you stopped to think what are the ingredients?
Caitlin Smith: The Turtle Whisperer
Today we catch up with turtle whisperer Caitlin Smith, and see how she got from being scared of the ocean, to researching and protecting all manner of sea turtles!
Coral Nurseries: What's All The Fuss About?
Coral nurseries and coral restoration projects litter the internet as a ways to conserve and protect our reefs. But do they really work? What are their purpose? And what hope do they provide for our struggling reef systems? This week we spoke with two experienced coral nursery advocates, to hear their opinions on the importance of these projects for reef conservation.
Yvonne Miles: The Whale Whisperer
Lets be honest, we all wish we could speak to whales like Dory in Finding Nemo, but what if instead of speaking to them we listened to them? We had the pleasure of chatting with Yvonne Miles, a Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring expert from Hervey Bay in Australia.
Dani Marston: Why is seagrass an unsung superhero?
This week we interview seagrass enthusiast Dani Marston! After returning from a six-week marine research expedition along the coast of the Riviera Maya, she realised how important the unsung hero of our oceans – Seagrass – really is, and is determined to raise public awareness of this vital species!
Here she is in her own words…
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