
Black in Marine Science Week 2, 2021
Connect with BIMS members from around the globe and add your story to the BIMS map!

About BIMS
How it Started
Black In Marine Science (BIMS) started as a week in November 2020 to highlight and amplify Black voices in the field and encourage younger generations, while also shedding light on the lack of diversity in marine science. After the harassment of Black birder Christian Cooper and #BlackBirdersWeek, the need for #BlackinMarineScienceWeek was evident. It started with a tweet from Dr. Tiara Moore and grew to a team of organizers putting together an online event. After the rewarding turnout of #BlackinMarineScienceWeek, we decided it was time to form a non-profit and continue with our goal of highlighting and amplifying Black voices!
How it's Going
In our continued effort to highlight and amplify Black voices, we have created 2 YouTube series that air Fridays at 10 am PS/1 pm ET and Saturdays at 8 am PT/11 am ET. These series, BIMS Bites , and BIMS Bites Kids focus on small “bites” of marine science topics presented by Black scientists to communicate science worldwide! For those looking for a deeper dive into marine science join us on the last Friday of every month 6-7 pm ET/3-4 PT for our BIMS Dives conversation series featuring a prominent Black scientist answering questions on the most pressing ocean issues.
If you are a Black marine scientist please join our network! We would love to have you. If you are an ally please help us amplify Black voices and consider donating today to help further our cause.
Meet the Scientists
Zoom in using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons on the Black in Marine Science Map below. Click and drag around to explore BIMS members' locations around the world. Click the purple BIMS logo to read about each BIMS member and their research. Scroll to add your BIMS story to the map.
Black in Marine Science Week 2021
What's Next
Participate in BIMS Week 2!
We are now back with BIMS Week 2 (November 28th- December 4th). We have several workshops, keynote addresses, and panel discussions. We're implementing self-care through #BIMScares and highlighting BIMS authors through #BIMSreads. Lastly, we are ending the week with our first annual BIMS gala with #AllBlackAffair and #BIMSinBlack.
Follow the hashtags above to share your marine story on Twitter.
Connect + Learn More
For more on BIMS Week 2 visit our website and subscribe to our Youtube Channel below!
Learn more about marine science on the Black in Marine Science Youtube Channel.