We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Cetacean Biology and Motherhood: An Interview with Rita Ferreira
In a region known as Macaronesia, located in an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, lies an Island named Madeira. Geographically positioned in the African Tectonic Plate, the waters are frequently inhabited by up to 29 species of cetaceans, equating to roughly 33 % of globally known species. The preservation of this diversity is therefore imperative, considering fatalities of marine mammals elsewhere.
What is Oceanography?
According to the Spruce website, this month is “Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month”. And according to the WOS blog calendar, this month’s topic is also oceanography. I thought I utilize this opportunity to explain the different types of oceanography for anyone thinking of going into the field or switching careers.
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.
Reef Rescue Review
If you have never heard of a coral reef before, this is the perfect film to spark your interest in the world of Coral Science. I was immediately drawn in by the question posed by Dr. Ruth Gates: “What’s the risk of doing nothing?”
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.
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