Author Archives: SJ

Inclusivity to Diversity Roundtable Discussion

For International Women’s Day, I wanted to reflect on the Inclusivity to diversity- How to shatter the glass ceiling? roundtable discussion organised by the Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering network at the Ocean Sciences Meeting #OSM26 . We discussed five themes in small groups and the event considered three main questions for each theme:Continue reading “Inclusivity to Diversity Roundtable Discussion”

Ocean Science Meeting in Glasgow concludes with energy and vision for the future

Last week at the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) in Glasgow, over 6500 ocean scientists came together to discuss all aspects of ocean and marine sciences- everything from climate change to physical oceanography to eDNA. The week was a brilliant opportunity to meet new and familiar faces and learn of scientific opportunities and the latest endeavorsContinue reading “Ocean Science Meeting in Glasgow concludes with energy and vision for the future”

Blog from the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice

The One Ocean Science Congress took place in Nice, France in June 2025. The scientific conference proceeded the third UN Ocean Conference happening the following week. The Science for Ocean Action Manifesto was developed based on scientific advice throughout the conference and launched on the final day to be signed by scientists and passed onContinue reading “Blog from the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice”

Highlights of 2024

In 2024, I had the privilege to embark on a remarkable journey, starting as an independent marine scientist. Here are the highlights: – Engaging in advanced GIS training with reputable organizations like ESRI, GREd Foundation, Avakaza Geospatial Technologies, and more, enhancing my programming skills through collaboration with talented peers and trainers. – Embarking on enrichingContinue reading “Highlights of 2024”