Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice
Let’s Talk About D.E.I.J.
We know it’s been a while since we started a newsletter for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (D.E.I.J.).
Tell Us Your Favorite Ocean Memories
Recently, we asked our staff at The Ocean Foundation to tell us their favorite memories of the water, ocean, and coasts — and why they are working to make the ocean better for all life on earth. Now it’s your turn.
K-LOVE Local Closer Look: The Ocean Foundation
TOF’s Eddie Love joined music radio network K-LOVE for a talk on why diversity and equity matter within the conservation sector.
Mental anguish and mistreatment are rampant in marine science
The Ocean Foundation’s Eddie Love was quoted in Nature’s article about D.E.I.J. and other struggles in the marine science field.
Building an Ocean-Minded Generation
Educating younger generations is timelier than ever. Arming marine educators with proper tools and resources can raise a new generation that is conscious, proactive, and invested in the health of the ocean and our planet.
Looking Back to Move Forward: 2022 UN Ocean Conference
After the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, we hope to see continued progress toward ensuring the voices of those with the power to make change, and those who are most affected by climate change and ocean destruction, are heard.
Closing the Gap: Our Commitment to Green 2.0’s Pay Equity Pledge
The Ocean Foundation has committed to Green 2.0’s Pay Equity Pledge, a campaign to take corrective actions to remediate pay disparities.
Combating Racial Injustice: A Juneteenth Message
This year, we’d like to challenge both our supporters AND ourselves to put additional effort in identifying new ways to address the plights the African American community faces, and dismantling systems in place.
Meet Alumnus, Eddie Love 2015
Check out Auburn University’s Alumnus Spotlight on our very own Eddie Love.
CLOSED – Request for Proposal: Experienced Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (D.E.I.J.) Consultant
A Strategic and Organizational Equity Assessment and associated trainings to deepen The Ocean Foundation’s (TOF) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (D.E.I.J.) efforts.
Cuba Needs Us More Than Ever
On July 11, many of us heard about the protests in Cuba. For six decades Cuba has been a model of stability in Latin America, but to TOF’s Fernando Bretos, this time feels different.
Creating Waves of Change on Juneteenth and Beyond
“Juneteenth” has been recognized by black communities in the U.S. since 1865, but only recently has it turned into a national reckoning. And while acknowledging Juneteenth as a holiday is a step in the right direction, deeper conversations and actions should take place every day.
