Island Nations Are Champions of Ocean Conservation & Building Thriving Communities with Dr. Kathryn Mengerink

Dive in with us on the season 2 premiere of the Ocean Optimism Podcast! Host Ellen Spooner interviews Dr. Kathryn Mengerink, Executive Director of the Waitt Institute, as they explore marine spatial planning, sustainable fisheries, Blue Economy, and the Blue Prosperity programs. Dr. Mengerink shares her journey from being inspired by Jellyfish neuroscience to working in the world of law and policy to preserve our ocean resources for future generations. Discover how her team partners with island nations around the world, providing technical assistance and empowering local communities to create a sustainable ocean future. In this episode, you'll learn about the crucial role of marine spatial planning, the challenge of cumulative impacts, and the importance of stakeholder engagement in creating a sustainable blue economy. Don't miss this exciting conversation on the cutting edge of ocean conservation!