Diversifying the SCUBA Diving Community

The SCUBA DIVERsity Fellowship program at Scripps is accepting applications for the Fall 2023 cohort.🤿 This program is designed to create a more inclusive and supportive diving community. Meet the first cohort of fellows and learn more in this thread ⤵️ https://t.co/7U9NxSHnmz pic.twitter.com/Z6t40wuxDi

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) June 9, 2023

MAS student Analisa Freitas believes a diverse cohort brings greater understanding between people. Of her experience underwater, she noted, “I feel fortunate to experience a world that many humans do not, and hope to continue doing it in the name of marine conservation.” pic.twitter.com/kwT4w34GuA

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) June 9, 2023

Ivan Moreno (@termofilos), a PhD student in marine biology and freshwater ecologist, had never been exposed to SCUBA diving prior to Scripps. The program encouraged him to embark on scientific diving trips to assist in data collection and field exploration projects. pic.twitter.com/HPPhwZNJUO

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) June 9, 2023

Jordan Griffin, a PhD student in archaeology, plans to use her scientific diving certification to collect data for her dissertation research in Montana and California. She's looking forward to making the diving community a more inclusive space, noting that "Visibility matters." pic.twitter.com/akvcgco1Kp

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) June 9, 2023

Toni Sleugh (@SleughOfScience), a PhD student in marine biology, applied to create a more inclusive environment for students who may feel the same intimidation she felt. She is excited that the program builds a community of divers of color with different experience levels. pic.twitter.com/6R4ygZi1f1

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) June 9, 2023