Black Ocean Citizens
London, England
BPOC-LED ORGANISATION
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Black Ocean Citizens (BLOC) was borne out of frustration at a conference where people of colour, particularly black and brown scientists and representatives from environmental NGOs were underrepresented but misrepresented in presentations. Public talks in marine and fisheries sciences lacked meaningful inclusion, exposing deeply entrenched racial biases held in these spaces.
Founded with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Access at its core, we exist to provide a platform for underrepresented and underserved people of colour to engage and shape ocean sciences, governance and advocacy.
We provide a UK community of practice for people of colour to share marine and fisheries science, provide think-tank research on race and the marine and fisheries space, engage with educators to inspire a new generation of ocean advocates.
Our hope is that BLOC provides space for people of all backgrounds to work together for the sake of our oceans.
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info@blackoceancitizens.com
