Hope you all had a lovely Monday! Check out these photos from an event we did with Academy Prep in St. Petersburg over the weekend! 📸 🪸

Hi, friends! 👋 Before the end of the year, we would love to know more about your interests as MISS supporters and donors! Click the link below to fill out the short survey. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... THANK YOU!

Our paper on MISS programming effectiveness was recently published in Integrative & Comparative Biology! 📄 Read all about our journey (so far!), our mission, methods, and outreach programs at the link below! ⤵️ academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...

Super cool read from the Los Angeles Times! Our very own Jaida Elcock and A-bel Gong were recently interviewed by the LA Times to discuss the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and how some good PR about sharks could bring many positives for the ocean. 🌊 Read it below! 🦈

Great news! We are fiscally sponsoring an exciting project! 🦈 The Shark Lady: The Life and Legacy if Dr. Eugenie Clark is a new play featuring a blend of songs, scenes, puppetry, projections, & ensemble-based movement. 💙 donate.misselasmo.org/thesharklady

Give 8/28 went wonderfully! Thank you so much for your generosity! We cannot do any of this without you! 💙 www.give828.org/organization...

We had a wonderful time during our Give 8/28 Paint & Sip event yesterday! Thank you so much to those who decided to spend their Thursday night with us! It was a blast. 💙 🦈 To learn more about Give 8/28, visit: www.give828.org/organization... #weareunshakable

The gift of opportunity because science is for EVERYBODY. Click the link below to make yours! 🦈 www.give828.org/organization... #give828 #fundraising

Your gift today empowers the #marinebiology students of tomorrow. 💙 www.give828.org/organization...

We can continue diversifying #marinescience for future generations. 💙 Click the link below to make your gift! www.give828.org/organization... #give828 #fundraising

Happy Give 8/28 Day, a national day of giving focused on uplifting Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. 💙 Today we are hoping to raise $2K for MISS programs! www.give828.org/organization...

On the MISS blog, Rosamia Perez reflects on her summer interning with MISS and how what she thought was a failure turned into an entirely different endeavor. Read it now at the link below! www.misselasmo.org/miss-fellows...

Showing others that nature is healing while advocating for sharks is just another day for Grace. 🦈 She’s blending her passion for mental health, the ocean, and education all while completing her internship with MISS! Read her Q&A #ontheblog at the link below. www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/qa...

Heads up, friends! 💙 We will be taking a break beginning tomorrow until August 18 to step away for a bit and turn off our laptops for a few weeks. 🙂 Please expect a delay in any emails, messages or communication you send our way! Talk to all of you soon! 🦈

Microtomes, microns, microscopes and sharks! 🦈 Let's learn all about histology with our summer intern Rosamia! 🔬 #marinescience #marinebiology

"So pretty." 😍 We totally agree! 🛶

Experiences like these are exactly why we love doing what we do. 💙 Inspiring the next generation of shark scientists is a privilege, but it's a privilege that we are only able to do because of you. Learn more about our Defend the Deep campaign below. donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/def...

Sharks aren’t just the coolest apex predators, they’re also protectors. 🦈 By keeping prey populations in line, sharks help coral reefs thrive & maintain balance in the ocean. Our fascination for them also inspires global #conservation efforts, so basically they can be really great PR for the ocean.

Imagine taking a spontaneous trip to Thailand that taught you the importance of slowing down & also changing your entire perspective about sharks. 🦈 For MISS intern Ky, that was a lived experience explained beautifully on the most recent entry of the MISS blog. www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...

There are few things cooler than an underwater friend coming up to say hello. 🫶 🐬

The best kind of learning? 🤔 Hands-on learning. ✅ #marinescience #marinebiology #sharkscience

A little preview of our Diversifying Ocean Science (DOS) cohort this year! 🌊 DOS provides individuals with a stepping stone into marine science! It's a year-long hybrid program for people to hone their ocean science skills and receive mentorship. Learn more here: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...

There have been many changes happening lately, and though MISS is a non-governmental organization, we are feeling some direct ramifications. Your gift to MISS goes directly towards classroom visits, sponsoring Fellows/interns & so much more. 💙 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/def...

"What have you been doing this summer?" Our campers: 😎 ⤵️ A very special thank you to Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Masala Giving Circle for their support and helping us make these opportunities possible!

Want to get your dose of all things MISS? 📩 The MISS newsletter is your go-to source for internship/fellowship opportunities, current research, upcoming events, and general updates! It's totally free to sign up and we promise not to flood your inbox! 😆 www.misselasmo.org/join-our-mai...

Another day in the lab. 😍 To ensure that our interns get the most out of their time with us, we utilize a hands-on approach to everything! That includes time in a lab, time on a boat, and even time helping with shark tagging! 🦈 Learn more below! www.misselasmo.org/internships-...

We've got a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind piece of art on our auction site that could be yours! 🎨 Show your love of kelp with this beautiful 11x17" framed fine art print of an underwater landscape that will be sent right to you! Learn more about its inspiration here: givebutter.com/c/lkyEq7/auc...

Looking for something unique? We've got you covered! 🐠 Check out these two colorful pieces on our auction page and place your bid! The auction ends on June 30! givebutter.com/c/lkyEq7/auc...

Photos from sleep away camp! 📸 We spent a week in Cedar Key learning about shark anatomy, snorkeling, coding & learning science communication! A very special thank you to Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Masala Giving Circle for their support and helping us make summer camp possible! 💙

There are FOUR DAYS left to place your bid(s) on some beautiful items available on our auction site! A few items on this post include: 👙 Shark Fin Swim Co Bikini 🦈 Marine Life Painting by Macey Rutherford 🪸 "Kelp Forest Emerges From Vase" by Kai Yung givebutter.com/c/lkyEq7/auc...

Place your bid now for an Activist Skincare gift card! Activist Skincare is #sustainable, high-performance skincare made with clinical-quality active ingredients & organic botanicals in eco-friendly glass containers and refill pouches. You can place bids until June 30! givebutter.com/c/lkyEq7/auc...

🌊Kicked off the Diversifying Ocean Sciences program with the Tropical Ecology group! Thanks to our swag bag donors goodr, re:wild, Havenworth Coastal Conservation, The Florida Nomad, and National Ocean Protection Coalition for keeping this year’s students cool & stylish during their field course🪸

We've got an AUCTION! For the next two weeks you can place your bid on a few amazing items from several small businesses/organizations for some amazing experiences! 🤩Disney tickets! 😘Skincare! 😎A trip to the Florida Keys with MISS! 😍Art! And more! ⤵️ givebutter.com/c/lkyEq7/auc...

Ahh, that end of the week mood. Hello weekend! 🫶 Our MISSiversary festivities are coming up SOON! Head to the link below to grab your tickets for virtual or in-person events that start on Monday! We can't wait to see you! donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

Did you know that we offer free online courses about sharks, skates and rays for audiences of all ages? If you're interested in learning more about marine life, click the link below. There's so much content on there that you're free to share with any shark lover! gillguardians.misselasmo.org

We have an extra special master class coming up in honor of the MISSiversary! 🌊 Join MISS President and CEO Jasmin Graham for this deep dive into elasmobranchs during this shark science masterclass! This is perfect for the shark enthusiast in your life! 🦈 donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

As sleep away camp kicks off this week, here's a roundup of photos from MISS day camp last week! 💙 THANK YOU to these amazing for staying curious and keeping the wonders of science and nature alive and well. 🦈

On #WorldOceansDay, let's celebrate the heartbeat of our oceans: 🦈 Sharks play a vital role in maintaining healthy marine #ecosystems. As some of the top predators, they help balance species below them in the food chain, keeping coral reefs vibrant and fish populations in check. 🐠 #saveoursharks

Are you smarter than a MISS member? We'll be quizzing you on more than just sharks! Join us for some fun, competitive trivia! Bring a team, your friends, or your family! 📆: Wednesday, June 18 ⏰: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

Hi. We love you. Unconditionally. Happy Pride! 🫶 🏳️‍🌈 🦈

MISSiversary #virtual event: Sharks & Crafts! Create your very own sharks with some talented MISS artists! You don't need to be an artist yourself to join. We encourage all artistic levels to join us! 🦈 📆: Tuesday, June 17 ⏰: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

Check out this sneak-peek of photos from the North Carolina Bull Shark Project courtesy of Brian Doran! 📸 More details about our time in North Carolina coming soon! THANK YOU SO MUCH to every sponsor and supporter who helped make this research trip possible. 💙

Celebrate #worldoceansday with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance! 🌎 🌊 Meet and greet with local organizations working hard to protect our oceans and learn how YOU can help! Visit conta.cc/4d2ywnz to learn more & register today!

MISSiversary virtual event! ✅ Do you have a question for MISS members or supporters? Then this virtual event is perfect for you! You will meet MISS members and supporters and chat! Bring your questions! 🦈 📆: Monday, June 16 ⏰: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

"The motto at MISS is 'Diversity in scientists leads to diversity in thought, which leads to innovation.' How in the 🌎 do we expect innovation to happen if we stop supporting inclusion, equity, & diversity & keep denying people a seat at the proverbial table?"

THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Aquashella for donating raffle proceeds from all their events this year to MISS. We are so, so grateful! 💙 To learn more about Aquashella and their wonderful events, visit aquashella.com! 🪸

We are looking for MISSiversary sponsors! 💙 Do you know of an organization that might be interested in sponsoring our 5th anniversary? We’d love to connect with them! We have several sponsorship tiers this year. You can view them on the MISSiversary page here: donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

MISSiversary #virtual event: MISS Specialists Speak! This session is perfect for anybody eager to learn all about what MISS members are up to from MISS members themselves! They will speak about their #research, so come and learn about the ocean! 🌊 donate.misselasmo.org/event/celebr...

Nothing like a little Science at the Sea. 🌊 We had a wonderful kayaking trip recently with Homeschool STEAM. Many students went kayaking for the very first time! 💙 #stem #marinescience

Our fundraising goals are larger this year than they have ever been, and we can't meet these goals alone. This is where we need your help. A contribution to Defend the Deep will go a very long way. 🦈 Learn more below. #sharkscience donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/def...