Minorities in Shark Sciences

Meet the cast! 🦈 Join us on October 17 for Sharks! An Immersive Theatre Experience 450 Million Years in the Making that will explore themes of sharks and conservation through an interactive evening! donate.misselasmo.org/event/sharks...

REMINDER: Meet us this March! 🌊 The itinerary for our trip to Panama is FULL and we cannot wait to share this experience with you! You can view the entire schedule and save your spot at the link below. 🦈 www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-tra...

Life lessons and encouragement were some of the highlights for Julie during her summer with MISS. Check out our latest blog to read all about her experience and how her internship helped prepare her for her career ahead. 💙 Read it at the link below! www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/my...

Sharks, art and escaping our comfort zones? Yes, please! 💙 Check out our latest blog to read all about how Emery mixed a few mediums to create one memorable summer with MISS. 🦈 www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/sh...

Your generosity came through on Friday! Thank you so much to those of you who shared, liked, commented and donated during Give 8/28! Friday was absolutely a celebration of resilience, brilliance, and Black-led impact. What a difference we can make when we do something together, huh? THANK YOU! 🦈

REMINDER: MISS is looking for abstracts to be presented during our symposium at the BIMS Blue Horizons Summit this October! 📣 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our founders created an organization so that nobody else would ever feel alone. We love you. 💙 Not a member yet? We'd be happy to welcome you! Learn more about membership at misselasmo.org/become-a-member.html (or click the link in our bio)! 🦈 #stem #marinescience

We are 3 DAYS away from Give 8/28! 🦈 By giving, sharing, and showing up, supporters provide the resources, visibility, and momentum needed to sustain and amplify their impact. We are so proud to be one of the organizations participating in this year's fundraiser. www.give828.org/organization...

Sending all of you the best manifestations for the week! 💙

One of our favorite pastimes: learning about sharks! And now, you can learn with us! Gill Guardians is content that educates the general public about sharks, skates and rays! 🦈 Enrollment is FREE and there's content for adult learners and K-12 students! ➡️ gillguardians.misselasmo.org

There are only 5 tickets left! 🎟️ Are you ready to experience sharks beyond what you see on a screen? Join us on September 27 as we head out on a live research vessel to learn about (and tag!) these amazing animals! 🦈 donate.misselasmo.org/event/shark-...

From watching nature documentaries to getting the hands-on work done all on your own, Trinity has had quite the summer with MISS! 🌴 Check out the latest MISS Blog for some of her experiences this summer! Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Trinity! 💙 www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/my...

The itinerary for our trip to Panama is FULL and we cannot wait to share this experience with you! This trip takes place over nine days from March 2 through March 10! You can view the entire schedule and save your spot at the link below. www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-tra...

Hi friends. 💙 We have had such a wonderful (and busy!) summer, and it's time for our annual reset. Please expect slower responses to emails, DM's, phone calls, etc. until we return on August 17. WE LOVE YOU! 🦈

Working as an art intern with MISS means taking lots of photos, attending camp, and being totally submersed in a world of ocean education and advocacy. 📸 We are so appreciative that Jessica shared her talents with us these past few weeks. 💙 www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/my...

Be sure to tune in to K-Pop Shark Heroes on July 26 as MISS Member Dr. Sora Kim is joined by actor Ken Jeong and singer REI AMI as they launch a campaign using K-pop to reshape the perception of sharks! 🦈 We will absolutely be watching!

Huge shoutout to our summer interns! Between their research, individual projects, weekly meetings and everything in between, they have each done such an incredible job GETTING IT DONE. And THANK YOU to our supporters for allowing us to onboard such incredible people. We appreciate you all so much.💙

Can't boop this snoot but you sure can admire it! 😍 Reminder that Shark Scientist for a Day tickets will go on sale later this summer! Sign up for our newsletter to be notified! 💌 www.misselasmo.org/join-our-mai... 🦈 : A gorgeous tiger shark!

Interested in science, watershed protection, or a career in urban/water management? Earth Echo’s Water Challenge Ambassador Program offers young people the tools and training needed to lead community science and watershed protection projects in their communities!💧 monitorwater.org/apply

We are so appreciative of the Bishop-Parker Foundation for their recent grant to MISS. 💙 This funding will be used towards our Sea Scholars program, which provides students with experiential learning designed to build confidence and nurture future careers in marine science and #conservation.

Recently, a few MISS Members made their way to Yale for the New Horizons Convening at the Yale School of the Environment! 💙 Thank you to our wonderful partners at Re:wild for helping to make this happen, and thank you to Grace for the photo! 📸

Don't make any plans for March 2027 and come out and join us in Panama! 🌊 The itinerary is FULL and BOOKED and we cannot wait to share this experience with you! 🗓️: March 2 - March 10, 2027 Learn more below! www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-tra...

Poster session at Sharks International. 😎 Do we have the coolest members or what? 💙

Nice little cleanse for your feed. Talk about magic! 🌊 🐟 📍: Maldives

Mentally still here. 💙

"Planet Earth: You are a crew." -Christina Koch 💙 🌎️ Honoring #earthday by thinking about this extraordinary quote from an otherworldly human being. As we're reminding each other how wonderful our planet is, let's also commit to continuing to advocate for its oceans. 🦈💙🪸

Sunshine 🤝 MISS Camp ☀️ Did you know that we offer a free camp every spring break? Camp entails a week of activities intended to teach participants about the intersection of the ocean & science, technology, engineering, art and math. 💙 Learn more below. www.misselasmo.org/spring-break... #stem

Wildlife doesn’t have time for “multi-year work plan. ❌️ But under H.R. 1897, that’s exactly what they’ll get. Instead of protecting species within a year, this bill allows decisions to be delayed for years, while populations continue to decline. Learn more below. actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...

The #givingchallenge2026 was another reminder that MISS has the best community. We are so proud to share that we exceeded our goal and we absolutely could not have done that without your support and spreading the word. 🦈 We also wanted to include a few photos of what your donation helps fund. 💙

The #givingchallenge2026 is not over just yet! 💙 Can't make a donation? No worries! You can nominate us for a prize right here! This nomination can have a huge impact for MISS! ctqcountry.iheart.com/promotions/2...

Will YOU be the one who helps us continue creating the next generation of shark scientists? When you make a gift today, your impact will be felt in so many areas: education, research....all for the future of ocean conservation. 💙 www.givingchallenge.org/organization... #givingchallenge2026

It's been such a wonderful few weeks watching the entire world become enthralled by the wonder of science all over again. Here's to the next generation shooting for the stars 🚀 and also being mesmerized by the depths of the ocean. 🌊 #science #stem 📸 : MISS Spring Break Camp 2026

Once the government decides extinction is an acceptable trade‑off for fossil fuel expansion, no environmental law is safe. The Endangered Species Act only works if it’s enforced. 📣 Learn more about what is currently happening below.

Check out the MISS team in action at Spark STEM Fest last week! The event is dedicated to all things science and holds interactive experiences with researchers, engineers, and professionals. It's the perfect way for any science enthusiast to spend their afternoon! 💙

We are proud to uplift the next generation of Black scientists who will protect our waters, our communities, and our future. Thank you for your passion, your voice, your creativity, and your unwavering dedication to this field. The world is a better place because of you. #BlackHistoryMonth

Here's to continuing to make the world a better place. 💙 #mlkday

Hard to believe it's been a year since we were in Atlanta for the MISS Summit! Where does time go?! 💙

From the field to your inbox! 🦈📭 The MISS newsletter shares the latest updates from our organization, conservation efforts, events, internships, and ways that YOU can make an impact. Join the community! 💌 Sign up today: www.misselasmo.org/join-our-mai... #nonprofit #marinebiology

Let's start the week strong by making sure that we surround ourselves with things that make us happy! 💙 ➡️ Take a walk to clear your head ➡️ Listen to the sound of the ocean ➡️ Learn one new fact about marine life Have a wonderful week, friends!

This week, our communications coordinator, Naissa, was inspired by the sunshine and the ocean in Southern California. In the middle of winter, the warmth of the sun is very much appreciated! ☀️ 🌴 #inspo

As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community. 🦈 Thank you for your support, passion, and belief in our MISSion. Wishing you joy, rest, and meaningful moments this holiday season. 💙

Hi friends! 👋 We are going to take some time off to relax before 2026. Responses to emails and messages will be delayed during this time, but we'll be back on January 5!

This week, MISS President and CEO Jasmin Graham was inspired by THE SHARK LADY! There is magnificent effort, commitment and dedication in putting together something like this. The team behind The Shark Lady worked very hard and that hard work absolutely paid off. 🦈 💙 #inspo

Before the year truly wraps up, we just wanted to reiterate how grateful we are for everything that YOU were a part of. MISS isn't MISS without our members, supporters and friends. Thank you for the wonderful memories. 💙 Care to share any of the moments you were grateful for this year? #yearend

It's hard to believe that 2026 is right around the corner! 🤯 The end of the year means it's time to look back at some of the wonderful memories we made in 2025 (and there were a whole lot)! Today's recap: summer camp! ☀️

MISS Adult Camp is officially SOLD OUT! We are so excited that the demand for this was high and we cannot wait to bring this adventure to our campers! You can still join a waitlist here: donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a... If you missed out, no worries! There will be more adventures ahead! 🦈

Before the day comes to a close, we wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💙 Our MISSion would not be possible without your support, and no matter how you support us, your belief in what we do doesn't go unnoticed. 🦈 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

THIS is what it's all about. The moments we don't get to see. 💙 Your generosity helps us create real opportunities and the best moments. Thank you for showing up for the future of our oceans. 🌊 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726... #givingtuesday

Science is for EVERYBODY and we have made it our MISSion to prove that. One adventure on a boat or even time in a lab can help a student learn if they truly love the field & want to turn it into their career! 💙 Click the link below to help us meet our goal! donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Did you know that your contribution to the Shark-a-Thon today will help fund next year's programs like our summer camp? Last year our campers went kayaking, learned shark anatomy and built their very own ROV's! 🦈 #givingtuesday donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...