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EDITORIAL

Women in freshwater science: challenges and solutions for achieving equity

Rebecca E. Lester A and Carolyn M. Rosten B
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A Deakin University, Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Vic. 3220, Australia. Email: rebecca.lester@deakin.edu.au

B Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), Høgskoleringen 9, PO Box 6215, NO-7486 Trondheim, Norway. Email: carolyn.rosten@nina.no

Marine and Freshwater Research 71(2) i-v https://doi.org/10.1071/MFv71n2_ED
Published: 21 January 2020


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