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Into the ocean

My thoughts, musing and experiences during my career in Science.

South Australia- from land to sea and everything in between: why do I think I live in the best city in the world?

It has been a while since I have blogged again, mainly I have been super busy with finishing my PhD thesis. This blog is all about South Australia and what I have discovered since not being able to travel overseas. The world can be beautiful, and it is good to stop and take note of…
Why is science about the people you meet?

I recently sat down with my friend, roommate and colleague to chat about her journey in science, culminating in her current PhD. Colette Blyth uses genomic analyses of Australian native plants to directly inform conservation. Read all about her story in this blog.
What makes the Flinders Rangers so Remarkable?

I recently travelled to the Flinders Rangers, South Australia, to complete my first overnight hiking and camping trip. This was one of the best travel experiences I have had, being out in nature and seeing all the amazing plants and animals, I just had to share this!
Why am I doing ocean research in the first place?

I have been slack on writing blog posts lately. This is mainly because I have been working hard on my PhD, so hard I feel I have lost passion for my work and have found myself wondering why I am doing ocean research in the first place. I decided to slow down and write about…
Why did I fall in love with the Australian bush?

Just 7 hours out of Adelaide you’ll find the Hiltaba Nature Reserve. Run by the Nature Foundation, this perfect piece of paradise is just stunning. I was very lucky to get to travel here and explore the arid landscape, taking in the plant and animal life and snapping some great photographs. Read more to find…
What did I learn from 4 days listening to Nobel laureates?

While I had thought I would be writing more travel blogs at this time, the coronavirus situation has put my travel plans put on hold. Instead, this past week I have been involved in an online science meeting where I was able to engage with Nobel laureates and meet other young scientists from around the…