End the Year with Impact
Why Your Support Matters
Sharks are vital to healthy oceans — and so are the scientists who study them. Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) was founded to create a safe, supportive space for gender minorities of color in marine science. We break barriers, amplify voices, and open doors to opportunities that have long been out of reach.
Shark-a-Thon 2025 is about more than raising money. It’s about building a future where shark science reflects the diversity of our world.
Every dollar you give helps us:
Fund workshops and mentorship programs that empower the next generation of shark scientists
🦈 Provide hands-on research experiences and networking opportunities
🦈 Support members with travel grants, stipends, and career development resources
🦈 Grow a community where passion for sharks meets equity and inclusion
When we invest in shark scientists, we invest in the future of our oceans.
Thanks to donors like you, last year we....
Made 13 visits to 7 schools
Educating future generations of ocean advocates.
Your gifts have allowed us to travel to various schools to speak with students about the wonders of the ocean.
Hosted 10 MISS Interns
Hands-on experience.
We pride ourselves on providing our interns with skills and experience they will use as they progress in their career.
22 Science at the Sea events
Learning on the ocean.
Science is for everybody, and Science at the Sea is at the forefront of that! We host events throughout the year that are open to the public and also also host field trips and events with schools and community groups.
Make a Meaningful Gift - and a Lasting Difference
“My professional career was kick started after my internship, as I was recommended for my current job by both Jasmin and Norah! I am so grateful to them for connecting me to my current employer.”
- Former MISS Intern
Join us on Instagram Live on December 2!
To celebrate Shark-a-Thon this year, we're doing something we've never done before!
MISS is going LIVE on Instagram several times throughout the day on December 2 and introducing you to some of our amazing members! We'll update this section as soon as we have our confirmed participants, so stay tuned!
During the live sessions you'll be able to:
➡️ Donate to the Shark-a-Thon
➡️ Place a bid on auction items
➡️ Subscribe to our Instagram Channel for the chance to win a prize
➡️ Ask the host questions!
We want these sessions to be used as opportunities for our supporters to get to know us, so if you're curious about membership, marine biology, or what life is like as a MISS intern, now's your chance to ask!
