Empowering women in ocean action isn’t just about fairness; it’s a key to unlocking sustainable ocean solutions. Marine biologists, conservationists, chemists, oceanographers, and ocean advocates – women have long played a crucial role in driving science and research forward. In marine and coastal industries, they make up half the workforce, shaping major sectors like fisheries and tourism. But they often hold the lowest-paid, lowest-status, and least-protected positions. Making ocean science and sectors more inclusive is at the heart of the mission of the #OceanDecade. Here are three examples of inspiring initiatives from our network of endorsed Decade Actions aim to ensure that every woman and girl has the opportunity to shape the future of our ocean. 👉 Read more in the new story of our "Ocean science in action" series: oceandecade.org/tag/ocean-science-in-action