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South with the Seabirds: Follow Four Scientists to the Edge of the World

by Jess McGeachin

Women scientists at the edge of the world

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Women scientists at the edge of the world

On remote Macquarie Island, four Australian scientists divide their attention among its coastal life, seabird colonies and seal herds. The account brings together field research and the barriers women faced in joining a scientific expedition: after the trip, media attention focused on the scientists’ clothing rather than their work. Their research notes and later legacy connect close observation of the island’s ecosystem with efforts to remove invasive species, while tracing a path for women in science.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in women scientists and biography.
  • Young readers curious about seabirds, marine life and subantarctic ecosystems.
  • Families and educators seeking nonfiction about scientific fieldwork and women’s contributions to science.

Themes

Women in scienceScientific fieldworkSubantarctic wildlife and ecosystemsInvasive species

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Book overview

Enter Mary Gillham, Isobel Bennett, Hope Macpherson and Susan Ingham, four scientists who successfully petitioned to be the first women to join an Australian research expedition to Macquarie Island, a remote subantarctic island with a unique ecosystem.

Marine biologists Isobel and Hope explored the coast, finding chitons, sea stars and Giant kelp. Mary climbed cliffs to observe nesting seabirds like Black-browed albatrosses and White-headed petrels. Susan counted herds of Southern elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals.

When their research trip ended, the scientists returned home with their field notes to find that the media was more focussed on what they wore rather than the research they were there to undertake. Despite this, the scientists left an incredible legacy that led to efforts to remove invasive species from the island--and forged a new path for women in science.

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