Madeline St. Clair | Marine Biologist | Underwater Photographer | Expedition Leader
Just by looking at Madeline (Mads), you can see that she embodies exactly what it entails to be a free spirit. Her ecstasy for life and passion for the big blue oozes from everything she touches. Mads has sculpted an incredible career path amplifying female and marginalised voices and building an equitable marine science community as founder of Women In Ocean Science, and owner of Blu Wild Sustainable Swimwear & Blu Wild Expeditions.
Seeing the destruction of the marine environment first-hand, Mads transitioned from scientist to advocate, channelling her energy into becoming a freelance natural history photographer/filmmaker, commercial drone operator and digital content creator, Mads primarily shoots marine wildlife and conservation stories. In 2021, Mads also qualified as a CAA commercial drone pilot, and is passionate about using drones for marine research and documentary filmmaking in a diverse range of environments.
Mad’s is the ‘Education’ category winner of our OCL Storyteller Grant 2022. Mad’s will be telling the story of ‘Plastic X Shark Paradise’, a multi-national, all-female project, conducting pioneering micro-plastics research & storytelling in one of the world’s premiere shark sanctuaries.
Women in Ocean Science
Since 2018, Women in Ocean Science (WOS) has worked to close the gender gap through education, celebration and empowerment, highlighting the intrinsic link between the need to protect the ocean and the need for a diverse, inclusive workforce of those working to protect it.
The WOS Podcast
From chemical oceanography to fisheries to tropical marine biology, tune in to the WOS podcast which champions the women behind the science, featuring a different ocean science paper and its corresponding author every Monday.
Podcast cover illustration by Olivia Smailes
‘Meet a Scientist’ Blog
If you’re more of a ‘reader’ than a ‘listener’, then check our their iconic blog series, “Meet A Scientist”, exploring the life, livelihoods and experiences of over 50 female marine biologists, scientists, conservationists, educators and policymakers. Dive for recent research, personal anecdotes and just how these extraordinary women came to be in their current roles.
Blu Wild Sustainable Swimwear
Using high-quality, durable fabrics that are made to last, Blu Wild is the perfect place to shop for beautiful ocean prints, from swimwear for all genders, accessories, and activewear, Blu really has it all. You’ll be comfortable knowing that pieces are made using Recycled Polyester (produced by recycling existing materials, like plastic bottles & packaging) and are made to order, so there’s no excess stock piling up in landfill. Designed for adventures, for a lifetime.
Blu Wild Expeditions
With an emphasis on authentic encounters, Blu Wild Expeditions curate deeply powerful ocean experiences to promote both physical and emotional connection to the ocean.
Their Marine biologist-curated ocean expeditions are carefully crafted to be as eco-conscious, ethical and socially responsible as possible, specialising in raw, authentic wildlife encounters.
