Diversity in Science, Aquatics, and Conservation!
Sea Scope Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to increase diversity in science and aquatics for the purpose of increasing conservation efforts of our ocean planet. We provide high-quality youth development programs that include educational workshops, aquatics training, and hands-on learning experiences.
Our motto, “We must narrow our scope to save the planet,” speaks to our focus on individuals who face ongoing barriers. Just as a seascope—a telescope designed to magnify small aquatic life in shallow waters—brings hidden life into view, our organization highlights and supports the potential of underrepresented communities, empowering them to contribute to meaningful conservation efforts.
COPE
The S in SCOPE emphasizes our scientific educational advancement purposes. But our mission goes even further. Our efforts strive to help all people of various ages create and sustain good physical, spiritual, and mental health. Aquatic activities (both swimming and scuba diving) has shown to decrease depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and offers mechanisms to COPE with trauma.
Scuba diving for recreation and as a profession is an area in aquatics that is extremely underrepresented. This racial and ethnic disparity is due to a history of inequities, biases, and exclusionary practices in scuba diving. In addition to teaching water safety, Sea Scope Inc workshops teach snorkeling followed by scuba diving and encourage participants to become underwater explorers and scientist, while emphasizing ocean stewardship. Aside from being fun, scuba diving improves both confidence and self-esteem, along with emotional and mental well being.
The Community
By collaborating with community partners, Sea Scope Inc. ensures its programs empower often-overlooked youth and young adults, helping them build pathways to socially responsible and healthy lifestyles that contribute to the betterment of local communities and the world.
“Sometimes all it [hope] takes is having the exposure to opportunities."
— Dr. Brown, Founder
Join Our Team!
If you have an interest in working with Sea Scope Inc to support the goals and mission, please submit your contact information here in order to be directed to the online application. All other inquiries, please contact us via email or phone.
seascopeincindy@gmail.com
317-203-9397