Pluto (She/They) is a PhD student in marine science at the University of Otago. They are using genomic methods to study the connectivity of kelp populations around the Southern Ocean, and modelling if they will reach Antarctica in the warming future. Pluto had a...
Chris is an associate professor at Otago University. His research uses sediment cores to evaluate past changes in Southern Hemisphere climate, carbon cycling, and marine biogeochemical cycling. He identifies how key components of the global climate system have changed...
Day to day at BLAKE, Alice leads the NZ-VR and Explorers programmes, as well as community outreach. These programmes are focused on inspiring rangatahi to care for and take action to protect marine environments. After graduating from the University of Otago with a BsC...
Jacob is head of depth programmes for BLAKE including BLAKE Inspire, BLAKE Inspire for Teachers, BLAKE Expeditions, and the BLAKE Ambassador programme. He led the BLAKE Expedition to Doubtful Sound in 2022 and coordinated the science communication and outreach for the...
Every year in this country, a national cervical screening programme saves the lives of at least 100 women. That programme exists partly because of the work of Professor Sir David Skegg, a man who has dedicated his life to fighting cancer and other debilitating...
