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Thoughts from Black in Marine Science Organizers

It’s Black in Marine Science Week! by Dr. Camille Gaynus

"Earlier this summer, as a global society we were reminded; our societies are riddled with inequalities. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black people over minor infringements of the law if any, flooded our news feeds; Black people like myself were reminded of just how dangerous our world is. ..." Read here

#BlackInMarineScienceWeek is on! by Dr. Tiara Moore

"Black In Marine Science is a group of Black Marine Scientists and allies organising and coordinating an online event to engage all Black Marine Scientists and our supporters. And guess what? It’s happening right now! ..." Read more on the PADI blog

The Few, The Proud, The Black and Brown in Marine Science by Alex Troutman

"With a Google search you will see that the marine field is lacking diversity. The first page presents a similar view that you will find in the marine science field; it’s full of white faces ..." Read more on the SEE Turtles blog

#BlackinMarineScience Week by Dr. Camille Gaynus

"The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others at the hands of police are a reminder of what Black people have known for some time; Black lives are not valued. In the United States, being a visible descendent of Africans automatically comes with excess baggage ..." Read more on the COMPASS blog

#BlackinMarineScience Week by Dr. Camille Gaynus

"The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others at the hands of police are a reminder of what Black people have known for some time; Black lives are not valued. In the United States, being a visible descendent of Africans automatically comes with excess baggage ..." Read more on the COMPASS blog

Media Coverage

What to know about #BlackInMarineScienceWeek | QC Life

"Black in Marine Science Week" Recognized Locally

Here's how peoeople are celebrating #BlackInMarineScienceWeek | AJ+

#BlackInMarineScienceWeek increases the visibility of Black marine scientists | Massive Science

Starting Sunday, You Can Dive Into ‘Black In Marine Science Week’ | Forbes