IOFF Panel Discussions

April 11-12, 2026

Free event but please RSVP to guarantee a seat.

Poster for an event titled 'Sea Otter and Kelp: Allies in Conservation,' scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 12 PM at BATS Theatre. Presents a panel discussion moderated by Aimee David from Monterey Bay Aquarium. The poster features a blue ocean background with images of panelists, including Claudia Schmitt, Dr. Joshua Smith, and Jess Fujii.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH

12 PM Panel Discussion #1

Mission Sea Otter – Saving California's Kelp Forests

Presented by Monterey Bay Aquarium & The OrcaTerra Fund

Moderator: Aimee David, Monterey Bay Aquarium

Panelists: Claudia Schmitt, Filmmaker | Dr. Joshua Smith, University of California, Santa Cruz | Jess Fujii, Monterey Bay Aquarium | Heather Barrett, Sea Otter Savvy

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Digital poster advertising an event titled "Taking Action in Coastal Communities" scheduled for Saturday, April 11, featuring panel discussion #2 at BATS Theatre. The event is presented by SC Johnson, with speakers including Rush Sturges, Abby Barrows, and Erin Simon. The poster includes headshots of the speakers, with Rush Sturges labeled as a filmmaker, Abby Barrows as a Marine Research Scientist, and Erin Simon associated with the World Wildlife Fund. The background is oceanic blue with logos of the event organizers at the top.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH

3:30 PM Panel Discussion #2

Taking Action in Coastal Communities

Presented by SC Johnson

Moderator: Jeff Bezzo, SC Johnson

Panelists: Rush Sturges, Filmmaker | Abby Barrows, Marine Research Scientist | Erin Simon, World Wildlife Fund

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Graphic promoting an event titled 'En Clave, a Celebration of Latine Ocean Leadership' presented by Azul and Morgan Stanley, featuring photos and names of speakers including Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiñš, Ana Blanco, and Sebastian Nicholls, scheduled for Sunday, April 12, with a panel discussion at 12 PM at BATS Theatre.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH

12 PM Panel Discussion #3

En Clave, A Celebration of Latine Ocean Leadership

Presented by Azul

Moderator: Lorraine Yglesias, Former Director Multicultural & Inclusive Marketing
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Panelists: Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, IOFF Ambassador Council | Ana Blanco, Executive Director, IOFF | Sebastian Nicholls, IOFF Ambassador Council

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Event announcement poster with a blue ocean background. Logos of the International Ocean Film Foundation and California Trout at the top. The main title says, 'Keep it Wild: From Ocean to River, Protecting Salmon in a Farmed Age,' with details about a panel discussion on Sunday, April 12, at 3:30 PM at BATS Theatre. The poster features headshots of four panelists with their names and titles: Rick Rosenthal, filmmaker and director; Loretta Keller, chef; Paul Lightfoot, Patagonia Provisions; Jennifer Kemmerly, Monterey Bay Aquarium. A small photo of an individual, possibly the moderator, Curtis Knight, is also visible.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH

3:30 PM Panel Discussion #4

Keep it Wild: From Ocean to River, Protecting Salmon in a Farmed Age

Presented by CalTrout

Moderator: Curtis Knight, CalTrout

Panelists: Rick Rosenthal, Director, Superfish: Salmon | Loretta Keller, Chef | Paul Lightfoot, Patagonia Provisions | Jennifer Kemmerly, Monterey Bay Aquarium

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A woman with blonde hair speaking into a microphone during a presentation at a conference, with a large screen displaying a presentation slide behind her and audience members in front of her.
A presentation at The Marine Mammal Center with three women sitting at the front of an audience, a large screen displaying an image of a seal pup, and banners for the center on either side. The audience is seated and listening.
Panel discussion at the 21st Annual International Ocean Film Festival, with four speakers seated with microphones, audience members watching, a colorful mural on the wall behind, and a large screen displaying the event's logo.
Group of five people standing together, smiling, at an event, with name tags hanging around their necks.

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