Science and Solutions for Our Ocean Planet: CMBC and the Search for Ocean Bright Spots

Ocean conservation is not only about what the world is losing. It is also about what works. Nancy Knowlton of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and founder of the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, shares examples of recovery and the science behind them. From sea turtles and elephant seals to mangroves, oyster reefs, and coral reefs, Knowlton describes how species protection, habitat restoration, pollution controls, and better fisheries management can make a difference. She also reflects on how the center’s students and research helped shift her focus from environmental decline to ocean optimism, while acknowledging continuing threats and setbacks. Her message is that successful conservation can benefit both marine wildlife and the people who depend on healthy oceans. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 41704]