Miranda Spencer-Altice
Miranda Spencer-Altice - Newsletter Editor
Miranda Spencer-Altice is a marine ecologist, science communicator and editor with some 20 years of experience spanning marine research, environmental consulting and journalism. Currently completing a PhD at the University of the Sunshine Coast on maternal investment and stress in juvenile sharks, Miranda also holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from Southern Cross University, where her research explored coral heat resilience and assisted evolution.
Miranda brings a rare combination of scientific depth and editorial polish to the role. She has a bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism from Jacksonville University (Florida) and has been a published writer since 2004. She has served as editor and co-chief editor for science-focused organisations, and in her consulting work has routinely translated complex science into clear, accessible reports for government and community audiences.