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Is the Ocean our Toilet?: E. Coli threatening Australian Sea Lions with...
BY FARRAH LEONE I first came in contact with Mariel Fulham through my piece called “Fire Retardant Fur Seals: A Team Interview”. She was involved in a project that detected the level of fire retardant...
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Lobbying for Lobsters: Do they feel pain?
BY FARRAH LEONE Invertebrates are in the spotlight as UK politicans are taking a new look at invertebrate rights, and the hot topic is boiling Lobsters alive. Animal rights groups are fighting to have...
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The Shy Albatross - An Interview with Claire Mason
BY MARGAUX MONFAREDCan you tell us a little bit about yourself and your path into ecology/conservation?I grew up in regional Australia, a few hours’ drive inland from the coast. Lots of my family,...
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PAG the High Threat Sea: An Interview with Nora Al Mansoori about the Persian...
BY FARRAH LEONE CORAL BLEACHING. Okay, let me guess what places you just thought of. The Great Barrier Reef. The Bahamas. Polynesia. Micronesia. Hawai’i. Well, Noura Al Mansoori thinks of the Arabian...
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A pioneer of firsts: Meet Dr. Aileen Tan Shau Hwai
By GRACE BARBARA 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...
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Making science fun and not giving up! An interview with Sam Shu Qin
BY KATH WHITTEYI had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely, enthusiastic and high-energy Sam Shu Qin. We had a great chat and our shared love of coral reefs and desire to protect them left me feeling...
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Coral Conservation and the Importance of Community: An Interview with PhD...
By Farrah Leone Hey! Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Aliyah Griffith. I am a PhD student in the Marine Science department at UNC Chapel Hill. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Marine and...
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From Fashion to Marine Biologist: An Interview with Flossy Barraud
By Kath WhitteyFor many of us our route into marine science is often convoluted and quite often, actually, unexpected! Flossy was embarking on a career in the fashion industry and somehow ended up...
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From childhood dreams to professional passion: Meet Australia’s Dr. Steph...
By Grace BarbaraWhen asking children “what do you want to be when you grow up” you usually receive a flurry of answers that change over time until they settle on a profession in their adult life. For...
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Protecting Ocean Giants: Meet Dr Andrea Marshall
By Grace BarbaraDr. Andrea Marshall was drawn to the ocean at a young age and steadily developed her passion for marine science, leading to her work in marine megafauna and the formation of her...
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Recognising Your Role in the Big Picture: A Conversation with Gretta Pecl
By Leah ShamlianWith a quick Google search, it’s easy to find Gretta Pecl’s accomplishments – and they are impressive. Gretta’s career started in the world of ecology, inspired by an interest in...
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South Caicos with Heidi Hertler: Prioritizing Community Needs
By Leah ShamlianHeidi Hertler has spent the majority of her career in the Caribbean. In addition to conducting coral research, she’s also the Center Director of The School for Field Studies’ Center for...
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Passions taking Flight: Drone Operation in Guyana with Sarah Singh
By Grace BarbaraHow does drone operation relate to the study of oceanic sciences? Ask Sarah Singh, a 21 year old Marine Biology student in her final year at the University of Guyana. Sarah spends much...
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Aquatic Toxicology and Shark Science: An interview with Dr. Lisa Crawford
By Farrah LeoneThis interview was given about a month before Crawford defended her thesis. I am happy to announce that she is now Dr. Lisa Crawford! Hey! Tell us a bit about yourself.Hi! My name is...
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Seeding Coral and Conserving Self: An interview with Dr Kath Whittey
By Kath Whittey Hey! Tell us a bit about yourself. Hi! I’m Kath, I have a PhD in marine biology and right now I’m in that strange post PhD lull where I feel both incredibly relieved that it’s over (the...
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New York Marine Rescue: An interview with Maxine Montello
By Farrah Leone Name: Maxine Montello IG Handle: @montellom and @nymarinerescue Hey! Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Maxine Montello and I’m the Rescue Program Director for the New York Marine...
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Building Community: Sea Potential’s Drive for Representation
By Leah Shamlian Could you tell me about yourselves and the work that you’re doing?Ebony: I grew up outside and learned to foster a very positive relationship with outdoor spaces. After college, I...
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Polar Scientist: An interview with Allison Cusick
By Kath WhitteyI had the pleasure of interviewing and chatting to Allison Cusick, a polar guide and scientist. Through the interview Allison talks about her journey in STEMM and how she go to where she...
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Meet Dr Emma Young: Biophysical modeller at the British Antarctic Survey
By Kath WhitteyDr Emma Young is an ocean and biophysical modeller at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). In our interview we spoke about ocean currents, shrinking Antarctic krill, how you can use...
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