Facilitate access between funders and faculty through the creation of personal and electronic networks

Encourage interactions between minority colleges and research institutions, and organizations

Introduce African-American faculty, to the world of Marine and Environmental Science

Reach out to and educate religious and other community leaders

Publish articles about marine sciences and scientists in the African-American popular press

Increase participation of African-American marine scientists in multimedia programming

     Conduct recruitment and provide opportunities for members to interact