Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute today hosted the 15th annual “Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon.”
Asst. Sec. of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere/NOAA Deputy Admin. Tim Gallaudet, Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind Head of Market Strategies and New Projects-US Clint Plummer, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Port Department Deputy Director Bethann Rooney, Conservation Law Foundation President Bradley Campbell, and Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership Co-Director Scott Glenn presented their perspectives on future ocean use and conservation. Following the presentations, Gallaudet, Campbell, and Glenn were respectively honored with a National Champion of the Ocean Award, Regional Champion of the Ocean Award, and Coastal and Ocean Leadership Award.