Event: "Oceánicas: Pioneers of Oceanography" Exhibition
Date: 11 March - 1 April 2025
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Venue: Main Library
The Embassy of Spain presents Oceánicas: pioneers of oceanography, a traveling exhibition that showcases the groundbreaking contributions of 20 remarkable women in ocean science – many of whom have been overlooked in history. Yet their work has shaped our understanding of the oceans and continues to inspire new generations of scientists.
The exhibition traces their achievements from the 18th century to the present, beginning with Jeanne Baret –the first and only woman to circumnavigate the world during the Age of Exploration—through to contemporary oceanographers leading conservation efforts today. It consists of 15 panels, set up in chronological order, that feature engaging narratives and illustrations. Furthermore, a digital book about the exhibition is available for free on their website.
About the Oceánicas Project:
Oceánicas is an initiative of the Spanish Insitute of Oceanography (IEO, CSIC), launched in 2018 to highlight the role of women in marine sciences and inspire younger generations. It was born out of efforts to promote gender equality in science in line with the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11th February). Through exhibitions, educational materials, and public engagement activities, Oceánicas celebrates historical figures such as Marie Tharp, who mapped the Atlantic Ocean floor despite being banned from research vessels, and Ángeles Alvariño, the first woman to sail on a British research ship, who discovered 22 new marine species. The Project also serves as a platform for today’s female oceanographers to share their work and mentor young scientists.
