Media
Recommendations for books, films, and more - by and featuring diverse women whose lives are intertwined with the sea.
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Featured Books
By Sabrina Imbler
"A queer, mixed race writer working in a largely white, male field, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the mystery of life in the sea, and particularly to creatures living in hostile or remote environments. Each essay in their debut collection profiles one such creature: the mother octopus who starves herself while watching over her eggs, the Chinese sturgeon whose migration route has been decimated by pollution and dams, the bizarre Bobbitt worm (named after Lorena), and other uncanny creatures lurking in the deep ocean, far below where the light reaches."
By Lisa See (also a documentary)
"Set on the Korean island of Jeju, The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls from very different backgrounds, as they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective.
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This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives."
By Jasmin Graham
"From a marine biologist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, a powerful debut the uplifting story of a young Black scientist's challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature's most misunderstood animal—the shark.
You never forget your first shark. For Jasmin Graham, it was a little bonnethead, a type of hammerhead three feet long, gray with a white underbelly, rough-skinned, strongly muscled, and beautiful. Jasmin fell in with sharks, and with science."
By Rachel Carson
"The Sea Around Us is one of the most influential books ever written about the natural world. In it Rachel Carson tells the history of our oceans, combining scientific insight and poetic prose as only she can, to take us from the creation of the oceans, through their role in shaping life on Earth, to what the future holds. It was prophetic at the time it was written, alerting the world to a crisis in the climate, and it speaks to the fragility and centrality of the oceans and the life that abounds within them."
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Other Media
By Justice Outside
"This is a podcast by Justice Outside sharing stories from our community, centering the experiences and wisdom of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the outdoors and environmental movement. Hosted by our Communications and Advocacy team, the podcast will also share tips and tricks about enjoying the outdoors, whether that’s through exploring your backyard, hiking, skiing, or in any other way."
By Water Bear
"In this powerful and intimate documentary, The Black Mermaid follows Zandile Ndhlovu, South Africa’s first Black African freediving instructor, as she breaks barriers and reclaims the ocean for her community. Through her Black Mermaid Foundation, she challenges deep-rooted fears and historical narratives that have distanced Black communities from the sea." -CORE
San Diego, CA
"Condor Visual Media LLC, is a digital video and photo production company dedicated to serving 18 sovereign tribal nations in San Diego and beyond. Their mission is to inspire, strengthen, and promote healthy relationships through the sharing of stories. They collaborate to document historical events, preserve oral history, and develop educational materials for diverse audiences."