About this Event
Welcome to The Ocean Symposium and Marine Exhibition 2024! Dive into a day filled with fascinating presentations and panel discussions about our beloved oceans. Join us on Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Peter’s Community Centre for a day of learning and inspiration . Connect with fellow ocean enthusiasts and experts as we discuss conservation, marine life, and the importance of protecting our oceans for future generations. We will be hearing from national and International speakers, and showcase short underwater inspirational films as well as lots of stalls. Sea and River Pollution will be high on the agenda during the day. Marine Technology will also be a central part of this event.
The day promises to be a fantastic opportunity to: meet Academics, Policy makers, Community leaders, Business leaders, Networking opportunites and to discuss actions to bring new solutions to our rivers and seas pollution crisis.
We will also enjoy Marine Art this year
Don't miss out on this incredible event!
Organised by the United Nations Associaiton Climate & Oceans , in partnership with Sussex Marine and Coastal Forum, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Sussex Underwater, Sussex Dolphin Project and Community Supporters.
Sponsored by RS Aqua and Sussex Bay
Opening Ceremony
10 am A message from the United Nations Special Envoy for the Oceans – Peter Thompson
Robert Pearson – Chief Fisheries and Conservation Officer, Sussex IFCA
Mayor of Bexhill
Nick Gray – Chair Sussex Marine and Coastal Forum
UN Film 1 – narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Session One
“The importance of Polar seas to global nature and climate goals” – Dr David Barnes, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge University/ Argentine Antarctic Institute/ Universidad de Cordoba, Argentina.
“The Eden Project and Climate Action” – Lucy Abott, Community Network Developer, London & SE England, Eden Project
“Wellbeing in Blue Spaces” – Dena Smith Ellis MA, International Speaker (Hawaii, USA/ UK)
UN Film 2 – narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Panel Discussion 1: David Barnes, Lucy Abott, Dena Smith Ellis, Joe Peters (Blue Marvel) (Moderator: Thea Taylor, Sussex Dolphin Project)
Coffee break
Session Two
Marine Art – Laura Callaghan (Artist)
Sussex Underwater Film – Catrine Priestley, Dominic Liddiard
The Living Coast/ UNESCO Biosphere – speaker tbc
UN film
Lunch Break and Networking
Session Three
Blue Marine Foundation film
Solutions to water pollution – Southern Water – Tom Gallagher
Panel discussion – “Rivers and Seas pollution in Sussex” – Tom Gallagher, Andy Dinsdale, Oliver Sterno, Jim Murray, (Moderated by Thea Taylor and Gonzalo Alvarez)
Sussex Underwater film – Catrine Priestley, Dominic Liddiard
Sussex Bay updates - Dean Spears (Head of Blue Natural Capital, Sussex Bay)
Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management film – Environment Agency
Session four
Marine Technology – Chaired by Sarah Pain, Ryan Mowat, Nick Mortimer (RS Aqua)
“RS Aqua technology” - Ryan Mowat
“Kelp project and marine technology” – speaker tbc
“Cetacean Acoustic Trend Tracking and F – PODs” – Dr Nick Tregenza, Director of Technology and Research, Chelonia Ltd/ University of Exeter
“Sussex Underwater behind the scenes” – Catrine Priestley, Dominic Liddiard
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. Peter’s Parish Community Centre, Church Street, Bexhill, United Kingdom
GBP 7.21
