The Power of Protection – Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2020

How do we define a protected area in our ocean or Great Lakes? Why does protection matter? Learn about the value of area-based management and new ideas that are helping to maximize impact.

Opening Remarks
The Honorable Ed Case, U.S. House of Representatives, HI-1
The Honorable Jared Huffman, U.S. House of Representatives, CA-2

Moderator
Mr. Sean Cosgrove, Program Officer, Marine Conservation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Speakers
Ms. Jenn Eckerle, Deputy Director, California Ocean Protection Council
Mr. Brian Neilson, Administrator, Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Dr. Ruth Perry, Marine Scientist and Regulatory Policy Specialist, Shell Upstream Americas
Mr. Mark J. Spalding, President, The Ocean Foundation