Kirsten Benkendorff

Kirsten Benkendorff is a marine scientist who works on molluscs, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory properties and cancer fighting properties. She was awarded Young Australian of the Year in 2000 and a Dorothy Hill Medal for Science in 2011.

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"Our concern extends beyond the survival and protection of the single species, to the entire ecosystem the leaf oysters underpin."

- Kirsten Benkendorff

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"Improving our understanding of leaf oyster reefs requires more comprehensive mapping of the remaining populations and gaining a better understanding of their life cycle."

- Kirsten Benkendorff

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