We aim to elevate women’s voices,
research and experiences in marine science.
These are stories from our community that connect and inspire us.
Fish Frontiers: A Closer Look at New Cell- and Plant-Based Seafood
With the looming threat of overfishing, and human health problems coupled with the push for sustainable fisheries, the seafood industry is seeing a trend in alternative options, much like the meat industry. With substitute meat products like Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger grabbing headlines, the noticeable gap in alternative seafood options has been recognized, and thus, is beginning to ramp up
Do you Sea-food?
Feeling blue? Marine ecosystems can help tackle climate change
Climate change is responsible for devastating and, in some cases, irreversible changes to our marine environment. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released a ‘Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate’. The report paints a harsh reality for the future of our beloved marine environment: ocean warming will continue, heat waves will become more intense and frequent, sea level will continue to rise, and out of all of our marine and coastal ecosystems, coral reefs will face the greatest risk under future climate change.
Climate Change and Lionfish Go Hand in Hand
My Sinking Island
The communities of Fire Island, NY host around 4,200 houses that in the summer time are flooded by families, artists, musicians, scientists, seasonal workers, and friends. It’s a laid back lifestyle that includes waving to everyone you see with a smile, never wearing shoes, and embracing a layer of salt on your skin that you can just never wash off.