Why attend
The deep and distant waters of the high seas cover half the planet and host considerable biodiversity – from migratory whales and tunas, to hydrothermal vents where life itself may have originated. As States move to finalise a new treaty, we have a unique window of opportunity to protect life in the global ocean.
Session agenda
Moderator
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Ms Lisa SPEER
18:01 - 18:05
Director, International Oceans,
Natural Resources Defense Council
United States of America
18:01 - 18:05
Speaker
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Ms Marjo VIERROS
18:35 - 18:40
Director,
Coastal Policy and Humanities Research
Canada
18:35 - 18:40
Facilitator
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