Today is National Women in Science Day, so we’re celebrating some of the brilliant women who help deliver the Ocean Conservation Trust’s mission every single day.
From data analysis to biology to education and beyond, women play a vital role in our work to protect the Ocean and create a positive future for marine life.
That’s why we’re proud to spotlight these four women from across OCT, each working in a different science field and each bringing their own areas of expertise and passion to our work. Through their words, they share what led them to these roles and careers, the rewards of working in science, and why representation and opportunity matter — not just for the future of science, but for the future of our Ocean.
Miriam Webborn
— Blue Meadows habitat monitoring officer
What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
“I really would like to make a difference in conservation. For me, with a background in data, I want to help provide the evidence for evidence-based decisions.”
Jazz Gardiner
— Seagrass aquaculture technician
What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
“Just wanting to make a difference to the environment and help to reverse or mitigate the effects that we’re having on the environment. And do my bit to contribute to growing knowledge in the field.”
Rebekah Thompson
— Support biologist & diver, National Marine Aquarium
What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
“Growing up so close to the Ocean, I was able to get into the sea practically every weekend and explore what our native coast has to offer. That’s what inspired me to join an industry where we get to conserve and protect all the species that we have around us.”
Georgia Wallis
— Schools officer
What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
“I used to be a teacher, so I really liked the education side of things. And I’d always been passionate about marine science—I have a master’s in marine science. Having those two fields, it was really nice to combine them together, to try and inspire other people to care more about the ocean and do their bit to protect it.”