Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday: Celebrating Black Voices in Marine Science
On September 8th, 2023, 1-2:00 PM UTC we will have a special Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday session with Dr Germain Bebe. Germain will present the Black in Marine Science (BIMS) initiative, a premiere platform that aims to celebrate Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness, and inspire the next generation of scientific thought leaders. Since 2020, BIMS has focused on establishing and expanding programs, events, and projects focused on 4 key pillars: i) Ocean literacy, ii) Community Outreach, iii) Member Development, iv) Innovative Research.