Gemma Conroy
Author bio
Gemma Conroy is a science journalist based in Sydney, Australia. Her work has appeared in Nature Index, Popular Science, ScienceAlert, Australian Geographic, Cosmos, and other outlets.
Articles by Gemma Conroy
Great Barrier Grief
People living near the Great Barrier Reef are deeply worried about its future, and scientists say it’s time for the government to listen.
May 16, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Stopping Marine Roadkill
Scientists are taking cues from road impacts on wildlife to keep whales and sharks safe from ships.
Feb 13, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Seagrass Safeguards Human History
Like security vaults, seagrass meadows help preserve underwater heritage.
Jan 7, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
150 Years of Shifting Global Fishing
A new data set shows how marine fishing has changed over time.
Aug 22, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
We Have Unrealistic Beauty Standards for Coral, Too
Virtual reality experiments show people value pretty reefs over healthy ones.
May 30, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes