Film Screening: Ocean Frontiers III: Leaders in Ocean Stewardship & the New Blue Economy
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Long Beach Public Library
111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, New York 11561
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Join All Our Energy, Surfrider Foundation Central LI, Operation SPLASH, and more for a truly unique and hopeful ocean film that chronicles efforts to plan for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
It explores the intersection of national security, maritime commerce, fishing, and recreation, plus expanding industries such as offshore wind energy and aquaculture, coupled with scientific discovery. The film tells the story of how ocean planning helps us manage and balance all the uses of our ocean to keep it thriving for generations to come.
Savor rare underwater footage of stunning marine life along the coast from Virginia to Maine and hear from a range of people who are leading the way to a sustainable and thriving ocean.
Stay after the film for an enlightening panel discussion with question and answer session, featuring diverse experts:
-Merry Camhi of Wildlife Conservation Society,
-Christer af Geijerstam of Statoil New York Offshore Wind Project,
-Matt Gove of Surfrider Foundation, and
-Captain John Mc Murray, Charter Captain and Legislative Commissioner on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
See You There!
