Name
Healing the Ocean, One Reef at a Time: The Art and Science of Marine Restoration
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Steve Bender, Sea 2 Sky Solutions
Kareena Dhillon, United Nations Association
Shelby Thomas, Ocean Rescue Alliance International
Kareena Dhillon, United Nations Association
Shelby Thomas, Ocean Rescue Alliance International



Description
Join Dr. Shelby Thomas, CEO and Founder of Ocean Rescue Alliance International, for an inspiring look at how art, science, and community converge to restore our oceans. Through innovative projects like the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef, ORAI is transforming coastlines into living laboratories—reviving coral, oysters, mangroves, and seagrass while building resilience against climate change. Learn how their groundbreaking OceanBridge initiative connects people to nature, fosters stewardship, and creates regenerative marine ecosystems that will sustain life for generations to come.
Location Name
Stemmons