Dr Phoebe Meagher

Phoebe joined Taronga as part of the Wildlife Hospital team in 2012, where she developed a research interest in conservation forensics, leading an international project developing forensic tools to help save the world’s most heavily trafficked animals. Phoebe is now based at the Institute of Science and Learning where she is responsible for conservation recovery programs and population management of Australian mammals and aquatic and marine mammals at Taronga, including legacy species such as platypus and marine turtles.  

Phoebe completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) at Macquarie University and her Doctorate in Zoology at The University of Sydney, 2010. Phoebe has a long-standing interest and passion for the marine environment and has worked as a scientific diver and dive master. Phoebe curates and manages the Australian Shark Attack File and maintains research interest in shark biology and conservation. 

Phoebe has worked delivering a range of lectures and presentations for the new Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga) as well as the Taronga Training Institute and school programs. Phoebe has published in leading peer reviewed journals such as Nature’s Scientific Reports as well appeared in widely read publications such as Australian Geographic, Harper’s Bazaar and The New York Times. Phoebe is part of the 2019/2020 Superstars of STEM program, dedicated to smashing the gender stereotypes in science and promoting women in STEM.