A huge thank you to Aquarium of the Pacific for generously donating a MISS Summit Travel Award! Your support means so much to us and our members! THANK YOU! 💙

We are so excited for this #SICB presentation from MISS Member Sara! The presentation will discuss a pilot study on whale shark swimming patterns and even go over a new platform that can detect shark and ray swimming speed and energy analyses! 🦈 Email [email protected] to save your seat! 💻

¡No olvides postularte a nuestro programa de Diversificación de las Ciencias Oceánicas antes del 21 de noviembre! Nuestro programa de Gobernanza, Justicia y Sostenibilidad en el Desarrollo Costero se impartirá íntegramente en español. Más información aquí: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...

YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! 🤩 Join us this April for our very first MISS Adult Camp! You will get to take part in everything we do during our summer camps for an entire week! Tickets are limited so if you are interested, click the link below to learn more! donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a...

During our MISS live stream on December 2, we chat with the one and only A-bel! As one of the first members of MISS, A-bel has seen the journey from the very beginning! Don't miss it! #sharkscientist #membership #marinescientist

An ocean without sharks is nothing short of spooky. Without them, marine life dwindles, coral reefs collapse, and species vanish. Let's keep advocating for education, protection and conservation of these resilient animals to make sure that our oceans don't become a horror movie w/o them. 🦈

We are so grateful to Gulf Coast Community Foundation for their generous contribution that will be used for MISS Camps! 🦈 The grant will allow us to continue providing educational opportunities and experiences to students this coming summer. Thank you! 💙

Curiosity is our best friend & we mean that. 💙 Feedback from parents means a lot to us because it means that our campers had fun. Every contribution to MISS goes towards our summer camps, spring break camps, research trips, classroom visits and so much more. donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Can you believe the spookiest day of the year is almost here? 👻 Today we're giving a special shoutout to a bit of a celebrity here at MISS....the epaulette shark! So, while this shark isn't QUITE a zombie, for this time of year, let's just pretend. 😉 🧟‍♂️ www.misselasmo.org/miss-blog/me...

An old friend came by to say hello! 🦈 A fisherman recently let us know that a shark that we tagged in FL was caught again in NC! Tag 0077 (blacktip) was caught in June at 107 cm. However, our friend has grown because in NC she was measured at around 152 cm in early September! We love to see it! 💙

Thank you all so much for your support through 2025. Truly, none of what we accomplished would have been possible without you and we are so grateful. Click the link below to learn more about the Shark-a-Thon!

While we strive to make our internships as fun as possible, our biggest goal is hands-on learning to make sure that our interns are ready and equipped for a career after their internship is over. YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO DO THAT! donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Norah, our MISS Program Coordinator, was recently featured in Forbes! 🦈 In the article, written by the amazing Melissa Cristina Marquez, Norah talks about her not-so-conventional path into marine science, her research, and representation in the field. www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...

Your contribution to MISS allows us to continue programs like our summer camp that can genuinely change somebody's perspective on science. Click the link below to see exactly where your contribution goes! 💙 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Exciting event coming up soon for those of you in Florida! BLVD Cafe in Sarasota will be hosting a fundraising brunch for MISS to support The Shark Lady! The brunch will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 2 PM to 4 PM; 30% of the proceeds will be donated to MISS after the event. 🥂

Hello, spooky season! 👻 🎃 Ghouls, goblins and ghosts might be the superstars this month, but we're going to do our best to let sharks upstage them a bit. 😉 🦈 All month long we're bringing you some fun shark facts to make October just a little more ghostly. Our first fact is all about: TEETH!

We are officially in SHARK-A-THON fundraising mode! Our goal this year? $12K to start 2026 strong! Click the link below to learn more about the fundraiser and how your contribution will make a difference! 🦈 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726... #fundraiser #nonprofit #sharkscience

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...