International Day of Women in Science!

On this special day, let’s shine a spotlight on the women who are advancing marine research and opening new pathways for ocean protection.

Of the 34 research projects we support around the world, 20 are led or co‑led by women.

In a scientific field where women are still too often underrepresented, we are particularly proud to stand alongside them and support their work.

👩‍🔬🌎 Every day, they push back the boundaries of knowledge, transform our understanding of marine ecosystems, and help build the solutions of tomorrow.

To all these scientists who, often far from the spotlight, create real impact: thank you.

Your commitment is an inspiration.

✨ The women researchers behind these projects (alphabetical order):

Agnese Riccardi – Panther,
Alifa Bintha Haque – Bycatch & Beyond,
Ariadna Mecho – Mecopo,
Claudia Pogoreutz – SymbioSwap,
Elisa Areano – Mangrove Beekeeping,
Fanny Karatchodjoukova & Pauline Le Coq – Microcean,
Francimeire Costa – Regen Ocean Farms,
Hannah Epstein & Cassandra Benkwitt – Birds On Sticks,
Jennifer Lavers – Synsen & MicroPow,
Jennifer Matthews – Reef Reborn,
Katherine Bolstad – Antarctic Biolum,
Laura Barth – Polaris,
Laurence Le Direach – Floating Reef,
Lucie Cocquempot – Citizen into Science,
Luisa Fontoura – Fish On The Move,
Mar Benavides – Idefix,
Marta Ribes – SPO Plastic,
Megan Schuknecht – ALT‑Waste,
Nakia Cullain – Manta,
Nelia da Costa Mestre – RimiOmics.

🔎 Discover their remarkable projects: www.pure-ocean.org