PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Panel discussions will take place in the Tidepool. The Tidepool is located adjacent to Flax Art & Design retail store in Building D at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco.
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PANEL #1
Stories of Hope: Marine Mammals and Ocean Health in the Bay Area Panel Discussion 

People, wildlife and our ocean are inextricably linked, with the health of one depending on the health of the others. Together, as community members, scientists, educators and decision-makers, we are taking action today to protect our shared ocean for future generations of people and wildlife alike.  

Join experts from the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, The Marine Mammal Center, to hear stories of hope.     

  • Maria Brown, Panel Discussion Moderator and Superintendent of Cordell Bank and Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries

  • Dr. Jeff Boehm, Chief External Relations Officer   

  • Kathi George, Director of Cetacean Conservation Biology       

  • Dr. Emily Whitmer, Clinical Veterinarian  

  • Adam Ratner, Director of Conservation Engagement  

During this discussion, you’ll get a deep dive into how the Center is taking action to protect our ocean, including seal and sea lion rescue and rehabilitation, critical partnerships like WhaleSafe, ocean stewardship and more, as well as how we are all interconnected, what the future holds for ocean health and how you can get involved. 

PANEL #2
Waves of Change: From Plastics and Human Health to the Material Revolution

Join Parley for the Oceans' Lindsay Gordon, Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos, Scientist and Count Down author Dr. Shanna Swan, kelp material innovator Julia Marsh, and Parley Hawaii's Director Kahi Pacarro in this panel discussion and Q&A as they explore the science of plastics and human health, including the global fertility crisis and the already happening future that is "The Material Revolution."

Learn more about Parley for the Oceans' Panel Guests:

  • Lindsay Gordon Head of Global Programs, Parley for the Oceans

  • Louie Psihoyos  Oscar-winning director and Executive Director of Oceanic Preservation Society

  • Dr. Shanna Swan award-winning environmental and reproductive epidemiologist

  • Julia Marsh CEO and co-founder of Sway, a Bay Area materials company scaling compostable packaging made with seaweed

  • Khai Pacarro Director of Parley Hawaii

Panel will be taking place on Saturday April 12th at 3:30pm in the Tidepool building.

PANEL #3
Help the Kelp: Solutions for a Changing Climate

Join our panel experts to discuss the innovative solutions for the future of our oceans. We will be exploring how kelp can be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with ocean experts and learn about the actions we can take now in rewriting our future.

 RSVP, today, to this panel, taking place at 12pm Sunday April 13th in the Tidepool Room.

PANEL #4
Tides of Impact: Surfing, Climate Change, and Ocean Conservation

Join our panel in discussing the revolutionizing of the surfing industry. Discover how the surfing industry affects climate change and what its plans are for shifting their impact to help with ocean conservation efforts.  This panel will explore groundbreaking solutions for creating environmentally safe wetsuits made from sustainable materials and how these innovations can help protect our oceans. Learn about the transformative power of eco-friendly materials and how surfers can lead the change in the future of our waves.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with industry experts and learn about the actions we can take now to protect our planet.

This panel will be taking place at 3:30pm on Sunday, April 13th in the Tidepool Room