Meet the Salt Water STEMinsts - a cohort of bold, intelligent, badass women who have dedicated their careers to learning as much as they can about the ocean and the life that calls it home.

According to the UN, women only account for 30% of the world’s researchers. In 2016 in Australia, women comprised only 17% of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) qualified population. We’ve met countless incredible women absolutely killing it in their field, and we’ve heard their amazing stories first hand. We reckon it’s time the rest of the world did too.

Salt Water STEMinists is an ongoing video series that amplifies the voices of female researchers by sharing the stories behind their tireless work in marine science and conservation. Through this series, we hope to shed light on the insightful work of female scientists around Australia.