Marine Scientist Niru Dorrian on Equity, Visibility, and Allyship in Ocean Science
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Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief
Summary
In this Pride issue interview, marine mammal specialist and UN Ocean Decade Ambassador Niru Dorrian discusses visibility, allyship, and equity in marine science. Drawing on 20 years of offshore experience, Dorrian addresses structural inequities, underfunding of SDG 14, and how passion has been expected to compensate for inadequate pay. The conversation explores what true equity and access look like in the marine science sector, emphasizing that science alone cannot save the ocean without cultural change and mutual support.
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bskyMarine Scientist Niru Dorrian on Equity, Visibility, and Allyship in Ocean Sciencesevenseasmedia.orgKey quotes
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The convictions are the same: equity, access, the cost of work the sector tends not to...
Passion has been quietly expected to compensate for pay.
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