Meet Melanie Ross, our newest seaweed research intern at Southern Ocean Carbon! She will be working with us two half days per week for 10 weeks.
The Journey from Adventure Travel to Marine Conservation and Ecology
Mel’s journey took her from Western Australia to Banff, Canada, and the north of England before she finally returned home to Australia and settled in Melbourne for some time. Her love for travel and adventure is matched only by her passion for the environment – especially anything to do with marine conservation!
While in Melbourne, Mel completed a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management and began volunteering with marine-focused organisations like the St Kilda Penguin Research Team.
Her enthusiasm for marine life led her to Tasmania, where she’s now in her last semester of a double degree in Marine & Antarctic Science and Ecology at the University of Tasmania (UTAS).
On top of her studies, Mel brings six years of experience in community outreach and events planning, having worked with kids and the elderly from diverse community groups.
Mel is excited to get hands-on experience with a like-minded, eco-conscious organisation, and we’re thrilled that Southern Ocean Carbon can be that place!
When she’s not studying or working, you’ll find Mel snowboarding (she’s spent three seasons on the slopes in Canada!), playing guitar, singing, or stopping every few minutes on a hike to ID Tasmania’s native plants.
Welcome to the team, Mel!
We welcome expressions of interest for future internship opportunities.
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