I’m a marine biologist with a passion for understanding the tiny drifting animals that power our oceans—plankton. My work has taken me to sea for over 300 days, from the Benguela Upwelling System off southern Africa to the icy waters of the Southern Ocean. My PhD explores the role of zooplankton in cycling iron and carbon—an important but poorly understood part of the marine biogeochemical cycle. Zooplankton are key intermediaries in marine ecosystems, linking phytoplankton to higher trophic levels and contributing to nutrient cycling and carbon export. I hope to improve our understanding on how zooplankton influence nutrient dynamics and support phytoplankton growth.
Research keyword: Plankton
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
