Natalie Long

Natalie Long grew up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, where an early interest in nature and wildlife led her toward hands-on conservation work. She gained initial field experience volunteering in rehabilitation and release projects involving a wide range of species, from seabirds to Asian elephants and African penguins.

Natalie has since worked with conservation organizations including Orangutan Alliance and WWF Australia, supporting habitat restoration and endangered species protection efforts across the continent and Indonesia.

Now based in Tasmania, Natalie earned a master’s degree in Marine and Antarctic Science. Her graduate research examined the future of Adélie penguins under climate change and explored links between ecological science and Antarctic policy, contributing to conservation-focused management approaches.

Natalie’s ongoing interests continue to center on Antarctic ecosystems, particularly the relationship between research, policy and long-term protection of wildlife. Outside of expedition work, she is also active in the mental health field and spends her time hiking and filming Australian wildlife.