| Oceanic Defense is an international education organization with members in over 60 countries, spanning 6 continents with 1 mission; healthy aquatic ecosystems free from human abuse and neglect. Oceanic Defense teaches people to protect our oceans by acting responsibly as consumers and by making smart decisions in our daily lives. |
Whether we are buying groceries, commuting to work, planning a vacation or advocating within our own communities; each action we take or decision we make either helps or hurts our oceans. We empower people to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem and work together to protect our blue planet. |
The aquatic environments we strive to protect are comprised of a diverse, interconnected system of unique organisms each playing an integral part in its overall function. Healthy aquatic ecosystems function as a whole -- at first glance it is not always evident how interconnected our underwater environment truly is, yet each and every different and unique component serves a vital role.
We have taken the same philosophical approach when considering Oceanic Defense's advisory board members. We are forming a group as diverse as the ocean and the many challenges we face in working to protect it.
We are pleased and honored to present our advisory board:
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Photographer, Writer, Ocean Advocate
Amanda Cotton, has never left home without at least one camera in tow for over 20 years. Specializing in underwater and travel photography, her technical abilities and skills were further mastered through rigorous professional education.
Amanda was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As an avid scuba diver, dive instructor, and surfer Amanda has always loved being in and around water. Amanda's goal is to help the general public embrace the beauty below the waves, in hopes that with awareness comes concern.
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Executive Director, Ocean Champions, Ocean Advocate
Mike Dunmyer is the Executive Director of Ocean Champions. Before joining Ocean Champions, Mike created, developed and led strategy, finance, marketing and operations organizations as a Vice President in the Fortune 500 world. During the past three years, Mike also served on the Ocean Champions Board of Directors. During that time he led a successful strategic planning and implementation effort and also managed the Board’s Executive Committee
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5 Time Grammy Nominated Composer
A multi-platinum selling Pianist/Composer/Producer who's received 5 Grammy Award nominations in the last 6 years. He's scored over 100 Television and Film Productions including 11 On and Off-Broadway dramatic plays. He's performed all over the world and is a proud recipient of the Environmental Leadership Award from the United Nations.
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Writer/filmmaker
Shaun Monson’s credits include the award-winning documentary Earthlings, which focuses on the suffering of animals used for food, fashion, pets, entertainment and medical research and is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix. He is currently working on Unity, volume two of the trilogy. His comedy Bad Actors, a certified Dogme 95 film, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001.
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Evironmental Lawyer, Founder Taber Law Group
Steve Taber is an attorney who has been practicing environmental law for over 20 years. Environmental law has always been his passion. Although a relative newcomer to the protection of the oceans and their inhabitants, his experience in all facets of environmental law makes Steve a a key member of our team and we look forward to his valued assistance to protect the sea...
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Author, Scientist, Wildlife Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D.
Dr. Wallace "J." Nichols is a scientist, activist, community organizer, author, and dad. He works to inspire a deeper connection with nature, sometimes simply by walking and talking, other times through writing or images. He knows that science and knowledge can also stoke our fires. But what really moves people is feeling part of and touching something bigger than ourselves.
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Australia
australia[at]oceanicdefense.org |
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Canada
canada[at]oceanicdefense.org
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Japan
japan[at]oceanicdefense.org |
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South America
southamerica[at]oceanicdefense.org |
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