Posted on February 16, 2026
Meet Tina Tamm Bendixen, one of our Ørsted colleagues, who’s helping marine life thrive by creating 3D-printed reefs.
Trained as a biologist at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense, Tina didn’t start out in a classic science role. She moved from permitting in the public sector to project planning at Ørsted — after convincing us that biologists belong alongside engineers (spoiler: they do).
Today, she’s project manager for an innovative pilot testing whether 3D-printed reefs can boost biodiversity. She explains: “The reefs are mounted on the pile walls of the power plant at Studstrupværket harbour, and the first videos after a few months already show very interesting results with animals and marine growth. It’s fun to be part of such an innovative project with people who have great ideas and want to help nature.”
Tina’s advice for girls and women who want to enter science is simple: go for it. “It can be hard to know exactly what a role involves, so try it out. You may end up doing something different from what you planned, because you don’t yet know what is out there. Every day I see more and more women in science, which is fantastic!”
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated annually on February 11, promotes full, equal access and participation in STEM for women and girls. Established by the UN in 2015, it highlights that women make up less than one-third of researchers worldwide.
Here’s to women and girls shaping science, nature, and the future — today and every day!
