Blue Horizon Summit 2026: Deep Waters, Shared Currents
About this event
The 2026 Blue Horizon Summit, themed Deep Waters, Shared Currents, is a joint conference presented by Black in Marine Science and Justice Outside. It is hosted at Florida A&M University, with virtual sessions held in Whova. One of the scheduled sessions is Soil, Sea, and Self: The Fieldwork Experience, a panel on the personal, cultural and professional sides of field research. It covers how scientists handle identity, community connection and safety when working outdoors and in the water.
What to expect
- Panel “Soil, Sea, and Self: The Fieldwork Experience,” 9 October, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ET
- Dr. Mamie Parker, former Head of Fisheries at the US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Ayana Melvan, Executive Vice President of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership
- Dr. Aliyah Griffith, Founder and CEO of Mahogany Mermaids
- Justin Lovett, President of Unicorns of Diving
- In-person and virtual attendance
Date and time
8 to 11 October 2026
Opens Thursday 8 October at 8:00 am EDT. The fieldwork panel runs 9 October, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ET.
Registration