Empowering women to thrive in ocean-related careers. Ocean issues are female issues and we believe in putting gender equality at the heart of marine science and conservation. We want to end bias, discrimination and harassment, empowering women to feel safe at work and confident in their career.

Inspiring the next generation of women to take an interest in marine science, no matter their race, background or gender. Future generations will inherit an overwhelming number of ocean crises - so we tackle long-standing gendered issues to increase accessibility, break down socio-economic and educational barriers and help women to be active stewards of the marine environment.

Elevating female voices, research and stories in marine science, we strive for better representation within the industry and all female voices getting a seat at the table. We’re disproving stereotypes, increasing visibility of female role models, giving female-led research the recognition it deserves and amplifying marginalised voices.

Building not just a network, but a global community of female scientists, conservationists and ocean advocates - creating a space for women to connect, uplift and mentor each other. We’ve built the largest global network of women in ocean science and conservation around the world.

 Women in Ocean Science is a charity, global network and community that aims to break down gender barriers and elevate female voices within the marine science and conservation space.

Since 2018, WOS has worked to close the gender gap through training, education, celebration and empowerment, highlighting the intrinsic link between the need to protect the ocean and the need for a diverse, inclusive workforce of those working to protect it.