In this episode, Danni Washington is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore. Dr. Moore is the Founder and CEO of Black In Marine Science (BIMS) and the BIMS Program Lead at The Nature Conservancy in Washington.
 
Join Dr. Moore and Danni as they dive deep into the issues and solutions around lack of diversity and agency in marine science. Conversation ranges from the hurdles of marine science in HBCUs and higher education, to creating networks and organizations that show the power of diversity in protecting and maintaining our oceans.
 
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Protecting the High Seas with Kristina Gjerde

21st Century Mermaids is a podcast dedicated to women and the ocean. Hosted by Danni Washington, each episode features a ‘mermaid’ who works in  ocean science  or marine conservation fields. By sharing the stories of these modern day mermaids around the world, this podcast promotes ocean literacy and empathy, while championing access, agency, and equity for women and their allies in ocean conservation, leadership, and STEM fields. 21st Century Mermaids is an official activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and addresses the UN’s 2019 theme for World Oceans Day (Gender and the Ocean). It is Executive Produced by Washington, Mariasole Bianco, and Dr. Erika Woolsey, three women who are scientists, ocean explorers, educators, and advocates.