Our oceans play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and regulating the earth’s climate. Yet, they face unprecedented threats across the planet. Join us for an insightful panel featuring distinguished experts as they dive into the most pressing issues impacting our marine ecosystems today. The discussion will highlight groundbreaking and innovative projects that are driving meaningful change and shaping the future of our oceans.

The Future of Our Oceans: The Wave of Change is sponsored by Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Science program, cosponsored by Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management program, and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in partnership with the Coral Restoration Consortium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Moderator:

Sonya Dyhrman, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Panel:

Dr. Ajit Subramaniam, Lamont Research Professor, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Dr. Tali Vardi, Executive Director of the Coral Restoration Consortium (CRC)

Richard Vevers, Director of Room 71, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
RECEPTION

Light refreshments will be served at this event.

This event is free and open to the public.

For further information please contact Lili Csorba, lcsorba@climate.columbia.edu (SUSCI/ SUMA).

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