Octopuses Underwater Wonders

Sheree Marris Marine Biologist, Science Communicator, Director, Commentator, Author and Public Speaker If Sheree had her choice, she would have gills instead of lungs, a breath-hold to rival the sperm whale and a sparkly green mermaid-esque tail. Since she doesn’t, she spends as much time as she can diving and blowing bubbles to capture the wonders of our underwater world. Her happy place is developing innovative projects that bridge the gap between science and the public. Works have included international travelling exhibitions, IMAX movies, documentaries and marine based community engagement projects. She’s currently working on several documentaries, campaigns in the Saudi Red Sea, an underwater sculpture installation and a marine exhibition that fuses arts and marine science. One of Australia’s most dynamic environmental communicators, you can find Sheree sharing her knowledge through; regular television appearances on The Project and Studio Ten and guest spots on talk-back radio. She’s also a regular contributor to Ocean Geographic, Australian Geographic and Club Marine magazines. Sheree has gained a reputation and profile among the Australian community, national corporate organisations and all levels of government as an expert in her field. Her work has seen her awarded numerous accolades in including several Young Australian of the Year awards and the Australian Centenary Medal for outstanding contribution to conservation and the environment. She has served on several government boards and committees and is currently the director of several marine conservation organisations. She was also the recipient of a scholarship for the Centre for Sustainable Leadership. An award-winning author, this creative sea-nymph is currently finishing off her sixth book, Octopuses - Underwater Wonders a world first guide that showcases the breathtaking diversity of the planet’s most extraordinary animals. Preceding this was KamaSEAtra - Secrets of Sex in the Sea, a humorous read about the unique reproductive methods of sea creatures and the parallels they share with humans. Along with Assoc. Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University she is currently in discussions with major networks and production houses in Australia and overseas to develop their highly successful YouTube Channel – The Nature of Science into a TV series and podcast.