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Forensic Ecology (NATURE DETECTIVE) with Tiara Moore

Nov 30, 2021

In this engaging discussion, Tiara Moore, an environmental scientist and marine biologist, shares her journey from a pre-med path to discovering her passion for marine science during an ecology course in Costa Rica. She dives into the detective work of forensic ecology—sampling sea and soil to uncover environmental mysteries. Tiara also highlights the importance of diversity in marine science, advocating for marginalized voices while addressing issues like nutrient pollution and algal blooms. Plus, she humorously recounts her fieldwork adventures, including using Slurpee straws for sample collection!

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Intro

6min

From Medicine to Marine Science and Beyond

14min

Technological Innovations in Forensic Ecology

2min

Soil, Community, and Marine Science Advocacy

15min

Promoting Inclusion in Marine Science

9min

Forensic Ecology Adventures

14min

The Adventure of Marine Science and Community Building

5min

Yep -- it’s detective work! But instead of crime scenes, environmental scientist, marine biologist and Forensic Ecologist Dr. Tiara Moore travels the world to sample the sea and the soil looking for the ghosts of larvae past, whispers of frog spit, fungal traces in loamy soil, and the unseen forces that lead to algal blooms and toxic tides. She also is the CEO of #BlackInMarineScience week, which is NOW: Nov. 28-Dec. 04! Follow that hashtag and see the events link below and buckle your life jacket to a spirited chat about finding your calling on tropical seas, labwork, forest fungus, Missy Elliot, sedimentary soil science, straight up racism, the state of allyship, marine science careers, and whether or not she may have found evidence of Bigfoot. I mean.

For more on #BlackinMarineScience (BiMS)

BiMS 2021 EVENT SCHEDULE!

Follow Dr. Tiara Moore on Twitter and Instagram

Donations went to BiMS and BWEEMS

Dr. Moore’s website: TiaraMoore.com

Dr. Moore works with The Nature Conservancy!

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