From the Cool Jobs section of the ABC website. These profiles come with videos. |
Phillippa Dean -
Aquaculturist.
Farms fish and researches the physiology and nutritional needs of fish for future farming. |
Claire Yeo - Severe weather meteorologist.
Predicting severe storms. |
Kathy Belov - Geneticist.
Studies and researches genes and DNA in different organisms. |
Erin McGowan -
Archaeologist.
Dig up and study old things. |
Matt Cupper -
Geoscientist.
Understanding the earth. |
Venessa O’Connell -
Hydrographic Surveyor.
Survey the coast close up. |
Natasha Funke - Ranger - NSW National parks and wildlife service.
Manage and maintain our national parks. |
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The Biomes of the World site has a number of interesting profiles. Select a biome and then click on the link for "Scientist Profiles". |
Time magazine article about Sylvia Earle as part of "Heroes for the planet". Sylvia Earle is the best-known woman marine scientist on the planet. |
OceanLink has six profiles of Canadian marine scientists. |
CReefs Australia has a diary outlining a two week expedition to Heron Island. |
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