This week, our communications coordinator, Naissa, was inspired by the sunshine and the ocean in Southern California. In the middle of winter, the warmth of the sun is very much appreciated! ☀️ 🌴 #inspo

As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community. 🦈 Thank you for your support, passion, and belief in our MISSion. Wishing you joy, rest, and meaningful moments this holiday season. 💙

Hi friends! 👋 We are going to take some time off to relax before 2026. Responses to emails and messages will be delayed during this time, but we'll be back on January 5!

This week, MISS President and CEO Jasmin Graham was inspired by THE SHARK LADY! There is magnificent effort, commitment and dedication in putting together something like this. The team behind The Shark Lady worked very hard and that hard work absolutely paid off. 🦈 💙 #inspo

Before the year truly wraps up, we just wanted to reiterate how grateful we are for everything that YOU were a part of. MISS isn't MISS without our members, supporters and friends. Thank you for the wonderful memories. 💙 Care to share any of the moments you were grateful for this year? #yearend

It's hard to believe that 2026 is right around the corner! 🤯 The end of the year means it's time to look back at some of the wonderful memories we made in 2025 (and there were a whole lot)! Today's recap: summer camp! ☀️

MISS Adult Camp is officially SOLD OUT! We are so excited that the demand for this was high and we cannot wait to bring this adventure to our campers! You can still join a waitlist here: donate.misselasmo.org/event/miss-a... If you missed out, no worries! There will be more adventures ahead! 🦈

Before the day comes to a close, we wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💙 Our MISSion would not be possible without your support, and no matter how you support us, your belief in what we do doesn't go unnoticed. 🦈 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

THIS is what it's all about. The moments we don't get to see. 💙 Your generosity helps us create real opportunities and the best moments. Thank you for showing up for the future of our oceans. 🌊 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726... #givingtuesday

Science is for EVERYBODY and we have made it our MISSion to prove that. One adventure on a boat or even time in a lab can help a student learn if they truly love the field & want to turn it into their career! 💙 Click the link below to help us meet our goal! donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Did you know that your contribution to the Shark-a-Thon today will help fund next year's programs like our summer camp? Last year our campers went kayaking, learned shark anatomy and built their very own ROV's! 🦈 #givingtuesday donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Today on #GivingTuesday, your support helps us continue opening doors, creating access, and making marine science a place where everyone belongs. Every gift—big or small—helps us change the face of ocean science. 🌊💙 donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

Taking measurements, tagging, data collection. Just another day of the week. 🦈 AND WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! 💙

Let's #network and learn from each other at the MISS Virtual Symposium! 💻 Learn about the research being conducted by MISS Members and Friends of MISS and come hang out with the MISS community! Grab your tickets at the link below! 💙 www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-miss-...

MISS President and CEO Jasmin Graham was in D.C. recently to accept the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications! Jasmin's recognition was Early Career Research Scientist! 💙

🚨 Don't forget to apply to our Diversifying Ocean Sciences program before November 21! Our Governance, Justice, and Sustainability in Coastal Development program will be taught entirely in Spanish. 🚨 More information here: www.misselasmo.org/diversifying...

As the year is winding down and #GivingTuesday quickly approaches, if you feel like making a contribution to an organization, please consider MISS. Whether you're passionate about sharks, social justice matters, your contribution will make a difference. donate.misselasmo.org/campaign/726...

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! 🛶