Ocean Joy: Justice in Action
Historically, conversations around ocean conservation have followed a false narrative that posits all ocean enjoyment as necessarily consumptive. This narrow portrayal excludes the majority of the public, as well as the work of advocates around the country enjoying the ocean while advancing equitable and just action in conservation, education, and economic opportunity. This panel features people advancing justice from a place of ocean joy: fishing, surfing, and diving stories with an impact that reaches far beyond the shore.