The Science and Politics of Preservation—Coastal Ecosystems

Finding a Balance in Protecting Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 ž 6:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium of San Francisco hosts a special event to examine the political, social and ecological factors involved in creating ecological sanctuary sites.   The event includes presentations by three individuals who work closely with ecological preservation to share different perspectives and experience with marine protection in a discussion about the differences and similarities of criteria for maintaining ecosystems.

Maria Brown is Superintendent of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, 27 miles off the Golden Gate.  She and her staff are charged with protecting this unique and biodiverse habitat, while allowing some human uses, such as fishing, boating, and whale watching.

Marine ecologist David Ainley has studied Adelie penguins in the Ross Sea of Antarctica for 30 years.  He considers the Ross Sea an irreplaceable living laboratory for studying undisturbed marine ecosystems, and advocates for its designation as an international marine protected area.

Hawk Rosales is executive director of the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council, a consortium of 10 federally recognized Northern California tribes working to reestablish tribal stewardship through cultural land conservation, habitat rehabilitation, traditional resource management, education, and advocacy.

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