About this Event
Ocean Hoptimism
with special guest Liz Taylor, President, Deep Ocean Exploration and Research
Nov 20, 7-8pm
Faction Brewing, Alameda
www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date
November’s Ocean Hoptimism Dives Deep—Literally and Figuratively. 🌊
What if the world’s most inspiring ocean stories weren’t happening thousands of miles away, but right here in our own backyard? The San Francisco Bay, once written off as “too industrial to matter,” is now officially recognized as a Hope Spot—a place where science, policy, and community action converge to restore life and possibility to our waters.
And just across the estuary in Alameda, DOER Marine has quietly become one of the planet’s most innovative deep-sea engineering firms, designing the submersibles and subsea systems that make ocean exploration possible. Led by Liz Taylor, DOER’s president since 1994, the company has built vehicles for science, discovery, and even art: turning imagination into hardware for hope.
In this talk, Liz will guide us from the Bay’s rebounding shallows to the blue unknown, showing how engineering, ecology, and everyday citizens are connecting through Mission Blue’s network of 167 Hope Spots worldwide. Then, she’ll offer a glimpse beneath the surface of her next big project: the Honu Submersible Program, a vision for the next generation of accessible ocean exploration launching in 2026.
“While there are surely many reasons for despair, there are even more causes for hope. Everyone has the power to make positive change, x 8 billion.”
— Liz Taylor
Part hometown pride, part planetary perspective, Engineering Hope invites us to see how local innovation in Alameda can ripple across the globe. Because every Hope Spot—whether it’s a kelp forest, coral reef, or our own Bay—starts with people willing to build, believe, and dive in.
Raise a glass to invention, inspiration, and a hometown hero helping map a world of hope. 🍻
About Ocean Hoptimism
Ocean Hoptimism is a monthly Bay Area series that spotlights stories of ocean resilience, hope, and action — all served with a side of craft beer and community connection. Hosted in partnership with Faction Brewing in Alameda, Ocean Hoptimism brings together ocean champions, storytellers, and community builders who believe that optimism isn’t just a feeling — it’s a force for change and essential fuel for ocean conservation. Our vision is to build a movement rooted in possibility, resilience, and a shared commitment to a thriving ocean future. Join us every fourth Thursday of the month at Faction Brewingfor a new, inspirational Ocean Hoptimism speaker!
www.oceanhoptimism.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda, United States
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