The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee has completed the Society’s Diversity Statement:
Coral reefs are diverse. ICRS should be, too.
The ICRS is devoted to studying the most biologically diverse ecosystem of the ocean, and our members recognize the resilience and stability that this diversity provides. Likewise, our Society recognizes the diversity of its membership, and the strength it provides to our organization. Coral reefs occur in many different nations around the globe, and it is important to ICRS that its membership and leadership reflect the many cultures, ages, genders, physical capabilities, and sexual identities of all of its members.
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To continue to grow the strength and diversity of the ICRS community and ICRS elected positions, we encourage coral researchers and practitioners around the world to become an ICRS member, and our members to become more engaged in ICRS. Consider nominating a member or yourself for ICRS elections, volunteering for ICRS meetings, and recognizing your colleagues through nominations for ICRS awards. If we are to keep coral reefs around, we need a strong and diverse ICRS membership and leadership.
