Illegal fishing & conserving the health of our ocean

Climate change and the health of our big, beautiful, blue ocean go hand in hand. Illegal fishing across the world continues to be a huge threat to marine life—extinction is on the horizon for many species. The discussion highlights ways we as consumers can advocate for the health of our ocean.

Moderator

Peter Buston
Associate Professor of Biology, Head of the BU Marine Program
Boston University, College of Arts & Sciences

Speakers

Fabien Cousteau (CGS’89, MET’91)
Aquanaut, Oceanographic Explorer, Environmental Advocate
Founder of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center and Proteus Ocean Group

Kelly Kryc, Ph.D. (GRS’03)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Fisheries
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)