Draft:Minorities in Shark Sciences

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. 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. 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.

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.

Educational Outreach
In 2022, Minorities in Shark Sciences partnered with National Geographic for SharkFest. The organization also hosts curriculum, such as their Gill Guardians program, on their website.