Oh, but BWEEMS member Deniel Novella isn't done! Check out this piece, which explores the impact of gun violence on women in Trinidad and Tobago, using a feminist framework to challenge dominant narratives and inform more inclusive policy solutions.
Today is Aquatic Animal Day, and it is a reminder to appreciate life underwater and the progress being made to protect it.
In 2026, we’ve seen major steps forward in marine science, from policy to deep-sea discovery! There’s still more to do, but this matters 🌊
A good opportunity for early career scientists interested in marine technology. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com @accessiblegeo.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social @misselasmo.bsky.social @official-bweems.bsky.social @csucoast.bsky.social
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✨ Introducing Our Regional Event Funding Recipients!
We’re so excited to support these community-led events happening around the world 🌍💙
From glamping trips to swim empowerment and cultural gatherings, this is what community looks like 💫
Who gets to shape climate solutions?
BWEEMS member Deniel Novella highlights how Indigenous knowledge is often excluded from climate policy, despite protecting ecosystems for generations.
We should be paying attention.
A newly identified deep-sea coral reef system off Argentina is one of the largest known. These corals grow in cold, dark conditions and support diverse communities over long timescales.
#MarineScience #DeepSea #CoralReefs #OceanResearch #Conservation
Only 1. Let that sink in.
Currently, in 2026, just ONE Black woman is holding a CEO position in the Fortune 500.
Representation isn’t a trend, it’s long overdue.
🪸 What is the coral recruitment bottleneck?
Reefs can’t recover without new baby corals settling and surviving, but very few coral larvae make it to adulthood.
Swipe to learn why this stage limits reef recovery and how research like BWEEMS member Shannon Dixon’s is helping develop solutions. 🌊
🔬 Featured Author Spotlight
BWEEMS member Shannon Dixon is working on new technology to help overcome the coral recruitment bottleneck, improving coral settlement, survivorship, and growth to support reef recovery. 🪸
Check out the research and learn how innovation is helping restore our reefs.
A private "Fund for Science and Technology" awards $15M to @scrippsocean.bsky.social for desperately-needed deep ARGO, eDNA, and Thwaites glacier work!!! 🌊 🦑 🧪 ⚒️
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Opportunity alert!!
📣 BWEEMS is looking for Social Media Ambassadors!
Help us highlight the amazing work, stories, and achievements of Black women in ecology, evolution, and marine science while gaining science communication experience. 🌊🔬
Interested? Message us for the application link! ✨
Curious as what the BWEEMS Team has been working on? Join the BWEEMS Team including our new Executive Director, Parker McMullen Bushman to learn more about current programs and exciting opportunities this year. Bring your questions and ideas. We’d love to here from you!
🗓 March 9 | 7 PM ET
A week of connection with BWEEMS ✨
💫 Mar 9 | 7 PM ET — Virtual Open House
☕ Mar 10 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET — Coffee with the ED
💛 Mar 10 | 6–7:30 PM ET — I Belong Here Imposter Syndrome Workshop
Join us for community, reflection, and growth 🌱
This month recognizes the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. At BWEEMS, we’re celebrating and uplifting the Black women who are shaping the future of science. 🌊🔬 do.
Happy Women’s History Month! 💛
🚨 Friendly reminder: TODAY is the deadline to apply for our mini-grant! 🚨
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to hit submit. 💻✨ Don’t miss the chance to receive funding to support your conference travel!
🌍🐾 It’s World Wildlife Day, a reminder that every species, from the smallest plankton to the largest predators, plays a role in keeping our planet in balance.💚
📸: Sharon Dorsey
BWEEMS members showed up and showed OUT at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow 🌊✨
From powerful presentations to community moments in the hallway, our members were in the room, at the table, and shaping the future of aquatic sciences.💙
💙🌊 BWEEMS members are in the room and at the table!
Excited to see our community represented at the launch of the ASLO Emerging Fellows Program, created with Schmidt Ocean Coalition, supporting students through mentorship, professional development, and real growth in aquatic sciences. 🌱🔬
Raising a toast 🥂 Dr. Alexandra Merkx-Jacques!
Named one of Canada’s 7 Black Innovators by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, her work turns agricultural waste into clean biofuel 🌱⚡ and pushes sustainability forward.
Hi! Members are able to apply through their membership portal!
🌍 Psst! Did you hear? The Expanding Circles Fund applications are open! Get support to attend conferences, build community, and strengthen mentorship connections across BWEEMS. Don’t miss the March 4 deadline!
Women and girls are shaping science worldwide 🌍🔬
Send us a short video introducing yourself and your work and help us spotlight our global community.
⏰ Submissions close Feb 9
Black history is science history.
Black brilliance is everywhere.
This month, we honor the legacy, resistance, innovation, and joy of Black scientists past, present, and future. We’re not just part of history, we’re shaping the future. 🖤✨
✨ BIG NEWS ✨
Our 2026 Mini Grants are here, and we’re investing in you! From conferences to research, living expenses to career tools, these funds are designed to help BWEEMS members thrive, not just survive. Multiple tracks. Multiple chances. Mark your calendars. 💸🌱
We heard you, deadlines extended ✨
We’re reopening applications for the Future Explorers Mentorship Track + launching a new job hunt–focused mentorship circle to support early-career members in today’s challenging hiring climate.
Apply by Jan 28 → link in membership portal
Join us for our final wellness workshop of the season ✨
Love, Boundaries & Belonging with Vanessa Anyanso tomorrow Jan 24, 10–12 PM EST.
Register via the membership portal 💙
We’re planning ahead and want your input! 💙
If funding weren't a barrier, which conferences would you want to attend in 2026–early 2027? Help us plan and shape future opportunities by dropping your ideas in the comments. ✨
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.
May we continue building toward justice, equity, and a more inclusive future as we have done from the start, together. ✨
