Minorities in Shark Sciences
@misselasmo.bsky.social
Founded by four Black female shark researchers seeking to promote diversity and inclusion in shark research. 🦈
A huge thank you to Aquarium of the Pacific for generously donating a MISS Summit Travel Award! Your support means so much to us and our members! THANK YOU! 💙
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A huge thank you to Aquarium of the Pacific for generously donating a MISS Summit Travel Award! Your support means so much to us and our members! THANK YOU! 💙
We are so excited for this #SICB presentation from MISS Member Sara! The presentation will discuss a pilot study on whale shark swimming patterns and even go over a new platform that can detect shark and ray swimming speed and energy analyses! 🦈
Email sicbmedia@sicb.org to save your seat! 💻
Email sicbmedia@sicb.org to save your seat! 💻
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are so excited for this #SICB presentation from MISS Member Sara! The presentation will discuss a pilot study on whale shark swimming patterns and even go over a new platform that can detect shark and ray swimming speed and energy analyses! 🦈
Email sicbmedia@sicb.org to save your seat! 💻
Email sicbmedia@sicb.org to save your seat! 💻
¡No olvides postularte a nuestro programa de Diversificación de las Ciencias Oceánicas antes del 21 de noviembre!
Nuestro programa de Gobernanza, Justicia y Sostenibilidad en el Desarrollo Costero se impartirá íntegramente en español.
Más información aquí: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...
Nuestro programa de Gobernanza, Justicia y Sostenibilidad en el Desarrollo Costero se impartirá íntegramente en español.
Más información aquí: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
¡No olvides postularte a nuestro programa de Diversificación de las Ciencias Oceánicas antes del 21 de noviembre!
Nuestro programa de Gobernanza, Justicia y Sostenibilidad en el Desarrollo Costero se impartirá íntegramente en español.
Más información aquí: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...
Nuestro programa de Gobernanza, Justicia y Sostenibilidad en el Desarrollo Costero se impartirá íntegramente en español.
Más información aquí: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...
YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! 🤩 Join us this April for our very first MISS Adult Camp! You will get to take part in everything we do during our summer camps for an entire week!
Tickets are limited so if you are interested, click the link below to learn more!
donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a...
Tickets are limited so if you are interested, click the link below to learn more!
donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a...
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! 🤩 Join us this April for our very first MISS Adult Camp! You will get to take part in everything we do during our summer camps for an entire week!
Tickets are limited so if you are interested, click the link below to learn more!
donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a...
Tickets are limited so if you are interested, click the link below to learn more!
donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a...
During our MISS live stream on December 2, we chat with the one and only A-bel! As one of the first members of MISS, A-bel has seen the journey from the very beginning!
Don't miss it!
#sharkscientist #membership #marinescientist
Don't miss it!
#sharkscientist #membership #marinescientist
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
During our MISS live stream on December 2, we chat with the one and only A-bel! As one of the first members of MISS, A-bel has seen the journey from the very beginning!
Don't miss it!
#sharkscientist #membership #marinescientist
Don't miss it!
#sharkscientist #membership #marinescientist
An ocean without sharks is nothing short of spooky. Without them, marine life dwindles, coral reefs collapse, and species vanish. Let's keep advocating for education, protection and conservation of these resilient animals to make sure that our oceans don't become a horror movie w/o them. 🦈
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
An ocean without sharks is nothing short of spooky. Without them, marine life dwindles, coral reefs collapse, and species vanish. Let's keep advocating for education, protection and conservation of these resilient animals to make sure that our oceans don't become a horror movie w/o them. 🦈
We are so grateful to Gulf Coast Community Foundation for their generous contribution that will be used for MISS Camps! 🦈
The grant will allow us to continue providing educational opportunities and experiences to students this coming summer. Thank you! 💙
The grant will allow us to continue providing educational opportunities and experiences to students this coming summer. Thank you! 💙
October 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are so grateful to Gulf Coast Community Foundation for their generous contribution that will be used for MISS Camps! 🦈
The grant will allow us to continue providing educational opportunities and experiences to students this coming summer. Thank you! 💙
The grant will allow us to continue providing educational opportunities and experiences to students this coming summer. Thank you! 💙
Curiosity is our best friend & we mean that. 💙
Feedback from parents means a lot to us because it means that our campers had fun. Every contribution to MISS goes towards our summer camps, spring break camps, research trips, classroom visits and so much more.
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
Feedback from parents means a lot to us because it means that our campers had fun. Every contribution to MISS goes towards our summer camps, spring break camps, research trips, classroom visits and so much more.
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Curiosity is our best friend & we mean that. 💙
Feedback from parents means a lot to us because it means that our campers had fun. Every contribution to MISS goes towards our summer camps, spring break camps, research trips, classroom visits and so much more.
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
Feedback from parents means a lot to us because it means that our campers had fun. Every contribution to MISS goes towards our summer camps, spring break camps, research trips, classroom visits and so much more.
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
Can you believe the spookiest day of the year is almost here? 👻
Today we're giving a special shoutout to a bit of a celebrity here at MISS....the epaulette shark! So, while this shark isn't QUITE a zombie, for this time of year, let's just pretend. 😉 🧟♂️
www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...
Today we're giving a special shoutout to a bit of a celebrity here at MISS....the epaulette shark! So, while this shark isn't QUITE a zombie, for this time of year, let's just pretend. 😉 🧟♂️
www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...
October 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Can you believe the spookiest day of the year is almost here? 👻
Today we're giving a special shoutout to a bit of a celebrity here at MISS....the epaulette shark! So, while this shark isn't QUITE a zombie, for this time of year, let's just pretend. 😉 🧟♂️
www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...
Today we're giving a special shoutout to a bit of a celebrity here at MISS....the epaulette shark! So, while this shark isn't QUITE a zombie, for this time of year, let's just pretend. 😉 🧟♂️
www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...
An old friend came by to say hello! 🦈 A fisherman recently let us know that a shark that we tagged in FL was caught again in NC!
Tag 0077 (blacktip) was caught in June at 107 cm. However, our friend has grown because in NC she was measured at around 152 cm in early September! We love to see it! 💙
Tag 0077 (blacktip) was caught in June at 107 cm. However, our friend has grown because in NC she was measured at around 152 cm in early September! We love to see it! 💙
October 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
An old friend came by to say hello! 🦈 A fisherman recently let us know that a shark that we tagged in FL was caught again in NC!
Tag 0077 (blacktip) was caught in June at 107 cm. However, our friend has grown because in NC she was measured at around 152 cm in early September! We love to see it! 💙
Tag 0077 (blacktip) was caught in June at 107 cm. However, our friend has grown because in NC she was measured at around 152 cm in early September! We love to see it! 💙
Thank you all so much for your support through 2025. Truly, none of what we accomplished would have been possible without you and we are so grateful.
Click the link below to learn more about the Shark-a-Thon!
Click the link below to learn more about the Shark-a-Thon!
October 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Thank you all so much for your support through 2025. Truly, none of what we accomplished would have been possible without you and we are so grateful.
Click the link below to learn more about the Shark-a-Thon!
Click the link below to learn more about the Shark-a-Thon!
While we strive to make our internships as fun as possible, our biggest goal is hands-on learning to make sure that our interns are ready and equipped for a career after their internship is over. YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO DO THAT!
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
While we strive to make our internships as fun as possible, our biggest goal is hands-on learning to make sure that our interns are ready and equipped for a career after their internship is over. YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO DO THAT!
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
Norah, our MISS Program Coordinator, was recently featured in Forbes! 🦈
In the article, written by the amazing Melissa Cristina Marquez, Norah talks about her not-so-conventional path into marine science, her research, and representation in the field.
www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...
In the article, written by the amazing Melissa Cristina Marquez, Norah talks about her not-so-conventional path into marine science, her research, and representation in the field.
www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Norah, our MISS Program Coordinator, was recently featured in Forbes! 🦈
In the article, written by the amazing Melissa Cristina Marquez, Norah talks about her not-so-conventional path into marine science, her research, and representation in the field.
www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...
In the article, written by the amazing Melissa Cristina Marquez, Norah talks about her not-so-conventional path into marine science, her research, and representation in the field.
www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...
Your contribution to MISS allows us to continue programs like our summer camp that can genuinely change somebody's perspective on science. Click the link below to see exactly where your contribution goes! 💙
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
October 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Your contribution to MISS allows us to continue programs like our summer camp that can genuinely change somebody's perspective on science. Click the link below to see exactly where your contribution goes! 💙
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
Exciting event coming up soon for those of you in Florida! BLVD Cafe in Sarasota will be hosting a fundraising brunch for MISS to support The Shark Lady! The brunch will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 2 PM to 4 PM; 30% of the proceeds will be donated to MISS after the event. 🥂
October 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Exciting event coming up soon for those of you in Florida! BLVD Cafe in Sarasota will be hosting a fundraising brunch for MISS to support The Shark Lady! The brunch will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 2 PM to 4 PM; 30% of the proceeds will be donated to MISS after the event. 🥂
Hello, spooky season! 👻 🎃 Ghouls, goblins and ghosts might be the superstars this month, but we're going to do our best to let sharks upstage them a bit. 😉 🦈
All month long we're bringing you some fun shark facts to make October just a little more ghostly. Our first fact is all about: TEETH!
All month long we're bringing you some fun shark facts to make October just a little more ghostly. Our first fact is all about: TEETH!
October 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Hello, spooky season! 👻 🎃 Ghouls, goblins and ghosts might be the superstars this month, but we're going to do our best to let sharks upstage them a bit. 😉 🦈
All month long we're bringing you some fun shark facts to make October just a little more ghostly. Our first fact is all about: TEETH!
All month long we're bringing you some fun shark facts to make October just a little more ghostly. Our first fact is all about: TEETH!
We are officially in SHARK-A-THON fundraising mode! Our goal this year? $12K to start 2026 strong!
Click the link below to learn more about the fundraiser and how your contribution will make a difference! 🦈
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
#fundraiser #nonprofit #sharkscience
Click the link below to learn more about the fundraiser and how your contribution will make a difference! 🦈
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
#fundraiser #nonprofit #sharkscience
October 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We are officially in SHARK-A-THON fundraising mode! Our goal this year? $12K to start 2026 strong!
Click the link below to learn more about the fundraiser and how your contribution will make a difference! 🦈
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
#fundraiser #nonprofit #sharkscience
Click the link below to learn more about the fundraiser and how your contribution will make a difference! 🦈
donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...
#fundraiser #nonprofit #sharkscience
Hope you all had a lovely Monday!
Check out these photos from an event we did with Academy Prep in St. Petersburg over the weekend! 📸 🪸
Check out these photos from an event we did with Academy Prep in St. Petersburg over the weekend! 📸 🪸
September 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hope you all had a lovely Monday!
Check out these photos from an event we did with Academy Prep in St. Petersburg over the weekend! 📸 🪸
Check out these photos from an event we did with Academy Prep in St. Petersburg over the weekend! 📸 🪸
Hi, friends! 👋
Before the end of the year, we would love to know more about your interests as MISS supporters and donors!
Click the link below to fill out the short survey.
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THANK YOU!
Before the end of the year, we would love to know more about your interests as MISS supporters and donors!
Click the link below to fill out the short survey.
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THANK YOU!
September 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Hi, friends! 👋
Before the end of the year, we would love to know more about your interests as MISS supporters and donors!
Click the link below to fill out the short survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
THANK YOU!
Before the end of the year, we would love to know more about your interests as MISS supporters and donors!
Click the link below to fill out the short survey.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
THANK YOU!
Our paper on MISS programming effectiveness was recently published in Integrative & Comparative Biology! 📄
Read all about our journey (so far!), our mission, methods, and outreach programs at the link below! ⤵️
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
Read all about our journey (so far!), our mission, methods, and outreach programs at the link below! ⤵️
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
September 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Our paper on MISS programming effectiveness was recently published in Integrative & Comparative Biology! 📄
Read all about our journey (so far!), our mission, methods, and outreach programs at the link below! ⤵️
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
Read all about our journey (so far!), our mission, methods, and outreach programs at the link below! ⤵️
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
Super cool read from the Los Angeles Times!
Our very own Jaida Elcock and A-bel Gong were recently interviewed by the LA Times to discuss the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and how some good PR about sharks could bring many positives for the ocean. 🌊
Read it below! 🦈
Our very own Jaida Elcock and A-bel Gong were recently interviewed by the LA Times to discuss the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and how some good PR about sharks could bring many positives for the ocean. 🌊
Read it below! 🦈
A PR makeover for sharks (think ‘Jaws’) could do a whole lot of good for the ocean
The film 'Jaws' has historically given sharks a bad rap, but the 50th anniversary can breathe new life into caring about the ocean.
www.latimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Super cool read from the Los Angeles Times!
Our very own Jaida Elcock and A-bel Gong were recently interviewed by the LA Times to discuss the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and how some good PR about sharks could bring many positives for the ocean. 🌊
Read it below! 🦈
Our very own Jaida Elcock and A-bel Gong were recently interviewed by the LA Times to discuss the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and how some good PR about sharks could bring many positives for the ocean. 🌊
Read it below! 🦈
Great news! We are fiscally sponsoring an exciting project! 🦈 The Shark Lady: The Life and Legacy if Dr. Eugenie Clark is a new play featuring a blend of songs, scenes, puppetry, projections, & ensemble-based movement. 💙
donate.misselasmo.org/thesharklady
donate.misselasmo.org/thesharklady
September 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Great news! We are fiscally sponsoring an exciting project! 🦈 The Shark Lady: The Life and Legacy if Dr. Eugenie Clark is a new play featuring a blend of songs, scenes, puppetry, projections, & ensemble-based movement. 💙
donate.misselasmo.org/thesharklady
donate.misselasmo.org/thesharklady
Give 8/28 went wonderfully! Thank you so much for your generosity! We cannot do any of this without you! 💙
www.give828.org/organization...
www.give828.org/organization...
August 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Give 8/28 went wonderfully! Thank you so much for your generosity! We cannot do any of this without you! 💙
www.give828.org/organization...
www.give828.org/organization...
We had a wonderful time during our Give 8/28 Paint & Sip event yesterday! Thank you so much to those who decided to spend their Thursday night with us! It was a blast. 💙 🦈
To learn more about Give 8/28, visit: www.give828.org/organization...
#weareunshakable
To learn more about Give 8/28, visit: www.give828.org/organization...
#weareunshakable
August 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We had a wonderful time during our Give 8/28 Paint & Sip event yesterday! Thank you so much to those who decided to spend their Thursday night with us! It was a blast. 💙 🦈
To learn more about Give 8/28, visit: www.give828.org/organization...
#weareunshakable
To learn more about Give 8/28, visit: www.give828.org/organization...
#weareunshakable
The gift of opportunity because science is for EVERYBODY. Click the link below to make yours! 🦈
www.give828.org/organization...
#give828 #fundraising
www.give828.org/organization...
#give828 #fundraising
August 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The gift of opportunity because science is for EVERYBODY. Click the link below to make yours! 🦈
www.give828.org/organization...
#give828 #fundraising
www.give828.org/organization...
#give828 #fundraising