Abstract

Fieldwork, including work done at sea, is a key component of many geoscientists' careers. Recent studies have highlighted the pervasive sexual harassment faced by women during fieldwork. However, transgender and gender diverse scientists face unique obstacles, which have not yet been studied. We partially fill this gap by sharing our experiences as transgender and gender diverse people. We have experienced sexual harassment, misconduct, privacy issues, and legal and medical struggles as we conduct seagoing work. We provide recommendations to make seagoing work safer to our communities. These recommendations are a starting point to make seagoing work more inclusive for all.