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Dr. David E. Guggenheim addresses the World Affairs Council of Western MichiganDr. David E. Guggenheim is a marine scientist, conservation policy specialist, submarine pilot, ocean explorer and educator. He is president and founder of the Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization, Ocean Doctor.

Guggenheim directs Cuba Conservancy — an Ocean Doctor Program, and is in his 13th year leading research and conservation efforts in Cuba focused on coral reefs and sea turtles, a joint effort with the University of Havana. His work was recently featured on 60 Minutes. Guggenheim led the formation of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science & Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico & Western Caribbean, a major project to elevate collaboration in marine science and conservation among Cuba, Mexico and the U.S. to a new level.

As an ocean explorer, Guggenheim piloted the first-ever manned submersible dives into the world’s largest underwater canyons in the Bering Sea as a scientific advisor to Greenpeace. He was inducted into the Explorers Club as a National Fellow in 2008.

Guggenheim hosts The Ocean Doctor Radio Show and appears frequently on TV and radio.

An accomplished public speaker, Dr. Guggenheim offers a unique perspective — from a tiny submarine 2,000 feet beneath Alaska’s Bering Sea to the hallways of Washington, DC — on the wonder of the oceans around us and the critical issues they now face.
Dr. David E. Guggenheim pilots the DeepWorker submersibleIn early 2009, Dr. Guggenheim embarked on a special “expedition” to deliver speeches to tens of thousands of students in all 50 U.S. states, the Ocean Doctor’s “50 Years – 50 States – 50 Speeches” Expedition.

In Washington, DC, Dr. Guggenheim is a leader in conservation policy, on important issues including global warming, coral reefs, sustainable seafood, and environmental education and is actively involved in international environmental issues.

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An Authority & Spokesperson

A news team interviews Dr. David E. Guggenheim for PBS Newshour in Lousiana following the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Dr. David E. Guggenheim on 60 MINUTESDr. Guggenheim is a regular spokesperson on ocean issues and has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, National Geographic Today, and in the New York Times among many others. He is considered an objective, reliable and articulate authority on a wide range of environmental issues, especially the oceans.

See a complete list of Dr. Guggenheim’s recent media appearances…

Dr. David E. Guggenheim on 60 MINUTES

ABC's Good Morning America
MSNBC
PBS Newshour
CNN
BBC
Discovery News
NPR
PBS Nature
Diane Rehm Show
PRI Living on Earth
New York Times
National Geographic Today

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A Captivating Multimedia Event

The DeepWorker Submersible Explores 2,000 Feet Below the Bering Sea, AlaskaWith incredible video and imagery, the Ocean Doctor takes your audience on an unforgettable journey thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface, to the wilds of Cuba, and into the imaginations of today’s deep-sea technology inventors.

The Ocean Doctor on Stage

Dr. Guggenheim speaks to a wide range of audiences at a wide range of events, including college and university events, charity events, business meetings and conferences, for groups ranging from 20 to 2,000, kindergarten to seniors.

Cuba's Spectacular Coral Reefs

His programs are captivating and inspirational, capturing the wonder of the oceans and the magic of discovery while also providing an important message about the state of our oceans and their future. Guggenheim draws from his personal accounts around the world, illustrating his personal adventures and experiences with his stunning photographs and underwater videos set to music. Dr. Guggenheim is fluent in Spanish and gives presentations in Spanish as well as English.

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Recent Appearances

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Popular Speech Topics

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  • Lessons from the Deep: What the Oceans are Telling Us and Why it Matters
  • The Living Time Machine: Cuba’s Spectacular Ocean Ecosystems and the Hope they Offer the World
  • Global Warming and Our Oceans: What a Changing Climate Means to Our Oceans…and Our Lives
  • Discovering Our Humanity at the Bottom of the Sea
  • The New Green is Blue: Why Green Needs Blue and So Do We
  • Lessons from Our Youngest Frontier: The New Era of Discovery in Our Oceans
  • Beneath The Deadliest Catch: Discovery, Challenge and Hope 2,000 feet Below Alaska’s Bering Sea
  • Which Fish Should I Eat?: The Future of Fish, Your Health and Our Oceans

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