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Shona Marks
Favourite Thing: I love finding new species and giving them scientific names. At the moment I’m working on a group of worms called Pilargidae. There are about 30 new species that we have found in Northern Australia and Queensland. I have a few scientific hobbies that I enjoy.
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I mostly do taxonomy, which is finding the scientific name for the animals I collect. Being Director of Benthic Australia I also have to run all the other parts of the company.
Me and my work
I collect and identify invertebrates (animals without a back-bone) from aqautic habitats to see how healthy or polluted an ecosystem is. I specialise in marine habitats (oceans, beaches and mudflats) and freshwater habitats (creeks, rivers and dams).
My Typical Day
I have two typical days. I can be out in the field collecting animals or in the office.
What I'd do with the money
I would donate $500 to the RSPCA and $500 to the Save the Bilby Fund.
My Interview
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
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If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
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What's the best thing you've done as a scientist?
Tell us a joke.
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My profile link:
https://wetwild.imascientist.org.au/profile/shonamarks/
