jue, 08 jun
|Clearwater
“Our Water, Our Future”
Panel discussion on World Ocean Day at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, this is the continuation of a series of events that ocean conservancy has had great success with.
Time & Location
08 jun 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Clearwater, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
About the Event
Here is a brief layout of the format and participants:
Introduction: Joe Handy, Chief Executive Officer, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Moderator: Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker, Director, Florida Program, Ocean Conservancy
Panelists: Jenna Byrne, President and Founder, Water Warrior Alliance
Max Chesnes, Environment Reporter, Tampa Bay Times
Dr. James “Buddy” Powell, Chief Zoological Officer, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Justin Tramble, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper
The conversation will begin at 6 pm. After the greeting from the Aquarium, host will introduce the panelists and lead a moderated discussion on issues including water quality, harmful algal blooms, impacts to marine wildlife, marine debris and plastics, and other marine conservation issues faced by Tampa Bay and the Florida environment writ large. There will be about 20 minutes of facilitated audience question and answer as well.
After the discussion, we will have light fare and drinks to continue the conversation.