Teenage Scientist Wows World With Her Prowess in Innovation Eighteen-year-old Hannah Herbst is a student and social innovator. At age 14 she invented a small turbine that converts energy from ocean currents into electricity – a creation that she hopes can be employed in developing countries, and was originally inspired by her desire to help… Learn more
Award-winning television host/journalist Angela Sun’s passion for storytelling and love for the oceans led to the creation of her first feature documentary, Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Angela directed & executive produced the film which has received critical praise and garnered 13 awards worldwide with supporters such as former VP Al Gore, Bette… Learn more
Meet Danni Washington, Rising Marine Biologist and TV Host, At Festival 2018 To Explore the Wonders of the ´Big Blue’ “I’ve been an ocean lover for as long as I can remember, that’s why I decided to dedicate my life to protecting the sea that I love so dearly,” says Danni Washington, noted science communicator,… Learn more
Meet Danni Washington, Rising Marine Biologist and TV Host, At Festival 2018 To Explore the Wonders of the ´Big Blue’ “I’ve been an ocean lover for as long as I can remember, that’s why I decided to dedicate my life to protecting the sea that I love so dearly,” says Danni Washington, noted science communicator,… Learn more
Mark Eakin of NOAA: The Fight to Save the Coral Reefs Coral reefs – that vast and precious array of underwater ecosystems that inhabit our oceans – are not only beautiful but contribute much to the biodiversity of the sea, including providing shoreline protection and shelter for a wide variety of marine life. This is… Learn more
Eric Berkenpas of Second Star Robotics: How to engineer solutions to study the world’s most extreme environments Eric is a co-founder of Second Star Robotics. He is formerly the Senior Director of the Exploration Technology Lab at the National Geographic Society. While there he developed technology programs in both terrestrial and marine conservation. He established… Learn more
A Distinguished Scientist and Her Work to Ensure Safe Drinking Water Globally An internationally-respected microbiologist, science administrator and educator, Rita Colwell in her research focuses on global infectious diseases, water, and health. She is now developing an international network to address emerging infectious diseases and water issues, including safe drinking water for both the developed… Learn more
How This Engineer’s Passion for Beekeeping Led to Her Quest to Save the Dwindling Bee Population Karen Rennich’s passion for beekeeping began while she was growing up watching her Russian grandfather manage bee colonies in his backyard. In addition to eating the honey, she remembers being fascinated by not only the skill and care required… Learn more
Jill Heinerth is one of the world’s premier underwater explorers, and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. According to filmmaker James Cameron, “More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has gone right here on earth.” An acclaimed polar explorer, cave diver, author, speaker,… Learn more
You´ve Heard of Air Pollution, Now Let This Scientist Take You Inside the Problem of ´Plastic Smog´ Plaguing the World´s Oceans Litter from plastic bottles and other plastic-based waste represents a widespread environmental problem for the world´s oceans and other waterways. Noted researcher Marcus Eriksen is calling attention to such marine pollution — which he has… Learn more
