Irene Bernasconi: Google Doodle Celebrates Argentine Marine Biologist: Irene Bernasconi was an Argentine marine biologist born on Monday, September 29, 1896, in La Plata, Argentina.

Irene Bernasconi was part of the 1st female group of scientists that were honored by the ‘Embajada de Mujeres de América’ (Embassy of Women of America) in 1969 for their research in Antarctica.

Irene Bernasconi died on Friday, July 7, 1989, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Why Is Google Doodle Celebrating Argentine Marine Biologist Irene Bernasconi

On Monday, 7 November 2022, Google Doodle (a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages) celebrated the late Argentine marine biologist.

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The famous scientist is being celebrated today, (7 November 2022) because Irene Bernasconi became the first Argentinian woman to lead a marine biological survey and expedition to Antarctica on Thursday, 7 November 1968 at age 72.

Who Was Irene Bernasconi?

Irene Bernasconi was a marine biologist specializing in Echinoderm research. She was best known for her work in the Antarctic and was one of the first female Argentinean scientists to conduct research in Antarctica in 1968.

The late Irene together with 3 other scientists were known as the ‘Four of Melchior’ due to their association with the Melchior Base Antarctic station they conducted their research and expedition.

Irene was 72 years when she led the Antarctic expedition on Thursday, 7 November 1968. She worked as a marine biologist from 1924 to 1984. She died 5 years after she retired (July 7, 1989).