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Minorities in Shark Sciences is a registered U.S. non-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for minorities to participate and contribute to the field of marine science. [1] Launched on June 19, 2021, Juneteenth, the organization focuses on helping women of colour who are interested in marine science to access educational experiences at no cost.[2] Their first workshop was held in early 2021, in Key Biscayne, Florida, where over the course of the weekend, attendees got hands-on experience tagging sharks, and learning a fishing technique called longline fishing.[2]
The 4 co-founders, Jasmin Graham, Amani Webber-Schultz, Carlee Jackson, and Jaida Elcock connected on Twitter, now known as X, through the hashtag #BlackInNature.[2]
Educational Outreach
editIn 2022, Minorities in Shark Sciences partnered with National Geographic for SharkFest.[3] [4] The organization also hosts curriculum, such as their Gill Guardians program, on their website.[1][5]
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editReferences
edit- ^ a b Non-profit making waves for more diversity in shark science | CNN, 2023-07-13, retrieved 2024-02-03
- ^ a b c Sofia, Madeline (February 17, 2022). "How Women Of Color Created Community In The Shark Sciences". NPR Short Wave.
- ^ "Experts from Minorities in Shark Sciences Share Their Most Shocking Shark Facts". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (2022-06-16). "Nat Geo's 'SharkFest' Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Adding ABC, ESPN and Hulu for Biggest-Ever Programming Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ South Florida PBS Presents | Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) is Making Waves | PBS, retrieved 2024-02-08
- ^ "MINORITIES IN SHARK SCIENCES". MINORITIES IN SHARK SCIENCES. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "AMANI WEBBER-SCHULTZ". AMANI WEBBER-SCHULTZ. Retrieved 2024-02-07.