Dr Charlotte Birkmanis

As Australia’s peak professional body for marine scientists from all disciplines and for over 60 years has promoted all aspects of marine science in Australia. AMSA operates with a membership network of individuals and corporate affiliates as a not-for-profit organisation.

Communications Officer: 2025 – 

Charlotte holds a PhD in shark ecology and statistics from the University of Western Australia, a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Ecology, and a Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Studies and Mandarin Chinese. She served as Secretary, Student Representative, General Committee member, Conference Social Media Manager and Organising Committees for AMSA’s WA and South QLD Branches.

Recently inducted into the Leading Women for the Ocean network, Charlotte regularly advises boards, not-for-profit and philanthropic organisations to support a thriving ocean. Charlotte is an award-winning science communicator, author, keynote speaker, and Superstar of STEM, committed to advancing marine science, supporting early-career researchers, and promoting ocean literacy.

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