New York’s ocean use is growing rapidly, with massive new ships, soaring demand for offshore sand mining, and proposed wind energy development offshore. Our busy waters are also home to endangered whales and sea turtles, and support thriving fishing and recreation industries. It’s more important than ever that we plan ahead for responsible ocean growth.
Join us for a special screening of Ocean Frontiers III. This hopeful film explores the challenges at the heart of ocean conservation and development, presenting solutions from a range of people who are leading the way to a healthy and sustainable ocean future. Participate in the post-film conversation and learn how you can get involved.
Ocean Frontiers III Film Screening and Panel Discussion
When: Wed. November 8th – Reception 6:30pm · Film 7:00pm · Panel/Q&A 8:00pm
Where: Farmingdale State College, Little Theater at Roosevelt Hall, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735
Free admission & refreshments
RSVP to save your seat: http://bit.ly/OF3-Farmingdale
Join us for the post-film conversation with our expert panelists:
- Karen Chytalo – Assistant Director of the Division of Marine Resources, NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation & Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body Member
- Clint Plummer – Vice President of Development, Deepwater Wind
- Carl LoBue – NY Oceans Program Director, The Nature Conservancy on Long Island
- John McMurray – Owner/Operator of One More Cast Charters, Conservation Writer, Prior Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Member and Current Legislative Commissioner on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Adrienne Esposito – Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment (Moderator)
This event is hosted by the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center at Farmingdale State College, Long Island Sierra Club, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, The Nature Conservancy on Long Island, New York State Marine Education Association, SUNY Maritime College, The Safina Center, New York Sea Grant, Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, South Shore Audubon Society, Surfrider Foundation - Central Long Island Chapter, Save the Great South Bay, Renewable Energy Long Island, Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium, New York Offshore Wind Alliance, Gotham Whale, All Our Energy, American Littoral Society, Deepwater Wind, North American Marine Environment Protection Association, New York League of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Green Fire Productions.
Ocean Frontiers III trailer: http://ocean-frontiers.org/ of3-trailer
Event contact:Eva Barnett, films@greenfireproductions.org