Sunday February 11th, 2024, marks the ninth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We use this opportunity to spotlight the trailblazing women on our Executive Council.

Emily Lester is a marine ecologist and Fulbright Scholar at the University of Hawai’i.

We spoke with her about her journey so far and what lies on her career horizon.

Charlotte Birkmanis is a wildlife ecologist and shark scientist. We spoke with her about fieldwork, writing children’s fiction, and shark public relations.

Rod Connolly, director of the Global Wetlands Project, is based in the Coastal and Marine Research Centre at Griffith University. We spoke with him about his data science lab and how automation is enhancing fisheries science.

Vincent Raoult is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle. We spoke with him about his enduring fascination with sharks and the importance of communicating your science

Nick Boucher is a fisheries policy officer in Tasmania and the editor of ASFB’s biannual newsletter. We spoke with him about the importance of fisheries management and the joys of being underwater.

Ruby Stoios is a master’s student at the University of Melbourne. We spoke with her about freshwater shrimp, the many splendours of clownfish, and her first scientific conference.

Mariah Millington is a PhD candidate at Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute. We spoke to her about her love of toadfish, the ecological perils of ornamental fish, and the importance of getting out of the office.

In a new study, a team of freshwater fish experts identify the 22 species at greatest risk of extinction. We spoke with lead author Mark Lintermans about his findings.