Behind the Scenes of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story”

We take a bite out of marine conservation and documentary filmmaking with Nova West (they/them), Angel Morris (they/them), and Nicole Morris (she/they/he)– the producers and muses of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story.” We chat about how what started as an impromptu instagram DM and a conversation about childhood dreams manifested into a cinematic journey deeper than the ocean. 

Resources & References

From the episode 

Stream “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story” for FREE on WaterBearJackson Wild– provided equipment that aided the filmmakers in capturing underwater footage. An organization that “elevates impactful storytelling at the nexus of nature, science, and climate.”500 Queer Scientists– a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs “Undrowned: Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” by Alexis Pauline Gumbs “Evolution’s Rainbow: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People” by Joan Roughgarden 

From the Introduction

Rep. Zooey Zephyr barred from the Montana state legislature for defending trans rightsRep. Mauree Turner removed from committee assignments for protecting trans protestors in OklahomaTucker Carlson fired from Fox NewsL Word cast recognized at the White House for Lesbian Visibility Week 

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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity 

Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

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