Dr. Tiara Moore, Founder of Black in Marine Science, SCUBA Dives in a coral reef.
Starting Sunday, November 29, a coalition of Black marine scientists are taking to social media to raise the visibility of Black people in the marine sciences through a week-long event: #BlackInMarineScienceWeek.
Marine science is a diverse field which spans many fields, including geology, oceanography, biology, ecology, and chemistry. But, in most cases, a major component of marine science requires water competency - a historically segregated life skill that has narrowed the path to aquatic recreation and SCUBA diving for many Black ocean enthusiasts. Additionally, ocean-focused research often happens in remote locations and/or in areas with predominantly white populations that exclude Black scientists without the means or exposure to participate in such acitivities.
Certain events this week will address this racist history (such as #BlackUnderTheWater and #DivingWhileBlack), but largely they will showcase and celebrate the myriad ways in which Black marine scientists are operating in the marine sciences today and how their identity intersects with their work.
#BlackInMarineScienceWeek starts Sunday, November 29 and runs through Saturday, December 5. There are several events planned for the week, but here are a few to look forward to:
- Monday, Nov. 30: Instagram Live dialogue between Black in Marine Science founder, Dr. Tiara Moore, and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
- Thursday, Dec. 3: A celebration of Black marine scientists through history (#BecauseOfThem)
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Aquarium and Marine Lab Takeovers
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You can follow along via Twitter, Instagram and the #BlackInMarineScience website.
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