Fam is a marine biologist with specialisations in ecology, nature conservation and marine plastic pollution research. Fam helps people connect to nature through science, storytelling and immersive experiences into their local environment.
She leads several marine research projects for the Port Phillip EcoCentre, helping volunteers become skilled citizen scientists and contributing to a growing body of research on the health of Melbourne’s big rivers and Port Phillip Bay. She is a passionate science communicator and uses science literacy to empower communities in change-making.
Fam is a Fellow of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership. She is also SCUBA instructor and radio host on Out Of The Blue, a weekly show about all things marine on 3CR Community Radio.