What’s The Current? A research and network night in Ocean Dispersal and Connectivity
Join us at the stunning ocean-view wine cellar at Black Rock Resort, to learn about the current status of plastics in our oceans, and local projects working to clean up our coastline, share discussions of optimism for the future and learn about ocean currents and what we can learn about them through tracking ocean debris! The evening’s short presentations include:
Lauren Hudson - Ocean Networks Canada: Learn how current impacts ocean plastics and how this same technology is used in tsunami alerts for Tofino and Ucluelet. Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation for science, society, and industry.
Pete Clarkson: - “The Ocean that Separates Us Also Brings Us Together:” This talk illustrates the global reach of marine debris, and how different artists have responded to it over the past 40 years, coming from so many different perspectives, yet using mostly the same materials. It’s a somewhat positive slant on the issue and a fascinating art history story.
Lilly Woodbury, Regional Manager at Surfrider Foundation Canada: Lilly will discuss legal and policy pathways for addressing dominant forms of plastic pollution in BC and Canada, specific Surfrider campaigns that speak to these pathways, and how people can take action to support these campaigns. Lilly is also attending the final round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty, which will be taking place in Ottawa at the end of April.
Benoit Sandjian, from Ocean Legacy will wrap up our presentations with highlights of the impactful marine debris recovery efforts being conducted on our coast line.
Following the presentations and discussion, we will open the room with networking, drinks, light bites and crafting with repurposed ocean debris.
Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of marine conservation and deepens our understanding of our coastal waters!
Location: Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet, Wine Cellar.
Doors: 7 pm, presentation starts at 7:30 pm. Cash bar available. Light snacks provided.
Tickets: Button event - minimum $5 suggested donation. No reservations, limited capacity.
Crafting: $10 minimum donation
This event is sponsored by West Coast Aquatic Safaris
