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January 2017
Water Works Luncheon 2016 – Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida presents its third annual luncheon to celebrate water, Southwest Florida's most important natural resource. Ocean Doctor president, Dr. David E. Guggenheim, who served as president and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (Naples, Florida) returns to Naples for The Conservancy's "WaterWorks" program in January 2017: Abundant clean water is the foundation of Southwest Florida’s environment, quality of life and economy. Our very existence depends on water for everyday consumption, commerce, recreation and the overall…
Find out more »May 2017
The Rethinking Animals Summit 2017
Ocean Doctor president, Dr. David E. Guggenheim, will be a featured speaker at the Rethinking Animals Summit 2017 in New York City. This two-day public event will be a diverse and comprehensive gathering of global experts in the research, conservation and humane treatment of animals conversing with leaders in business, government, media, education, theology and the arts to challenge our current understanding of animals and their environments. Through new insights and dialogue, we’ll increase awareness, evolve attitudes, develop new models…
Find out more »June 2017
Corals: World Oceans Week at The Explorers Club
Ocean Doctor founder and president, Dr. David E. Guggenheim, will speak and moderate a panel on corals and coral conservation at a special breakfast presentation at The Explorers Club on Wednesday, June 7th. As part of its wider World Oceans Week, The Explorers Club is hosting a week of free breakfast panels. Featuring a new topic each morning, these panels feature leaders on the most pressing ocean issues. Doors open at 8am with coffee and breakfast offerings for guests. Panels…
Find out more »Cuba – A Scientific & Educational Liveaboard Expedition
Cuba - A Scientific & Educational Liveaboard Expedition (June 17-29, 2017): If you have ever dreamed of visiting Cuba, here is your chance! Join Ocean Doctor, Denver Divers and Generation Ocean for this very unique journey through Cuba including cultural immersion, scientific exploration and scuba diving! Your participation helps support the Generation Ocean students who will be conducting research during the trip. Research topics are centered around marine conservation in Isla de La Juventud and architectural restoration in Havana. As…
Find out more »July 2017
10th International Congress on Protected Areas – Cuba
10th International Congress on Protected Areas/9th International Convention on the Environment and Development Ocean Doctor will participate in the 11th International Convention on Environment and Development, to be held July 3-7, 2017 at the Havana International Convention Center. The ten previous editions of this gathering have involved over 8,000 participants; about 50% of them being visitors from more than 60 countries on five continents. This year's conference will promote cooperation among countries, exchange of experiences and sustainable…
Find out more »January 2018
Tales from the Coast: Friends of Rookery Bay (Naples, Florida)
Join the Friends of Rookery Bay for Tales from the Coast, stories about science, nature and adventure. Held at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, the event will include beer, wine and appetizers. The January 24, 2018 event features Dr. David E. Guggenheim, founder and president of Ocean Doctor and former president & CEO of The Conservancy of Southwest Florida (Naples, Florida) and co-chair of the Everglades Coalition. Dr. Guggenheim will discuss perspectives of his 17+ years working in Cuba and…
Find out more »June 2018
Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Cuba
Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Cuba Cuba-U.S. Collaboration in a New Era of Change Monday, June 4, 2018 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 RSVP to Attend Cuba has developed differently from any other country in the Caribbean. Many of its natural ecosystems remain remarkably healthy, and the country’s cultural heritage remains authentic and largely intact. The efforts to normalize relations between Cuba and the United States…
Find out more »March 2019
Ocean Doctor at Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
A Living Time Machine: Cuba’s Remarkable Coral Reef Ecosystems and the Hope They Offer Florida and the World Dr. David E. Guggenheim is founder and president of Ocean Doctor, a non-profit conservation organization in Washington, DC, where he is in his 19th year leading research and conservation efforts in Cuba focused on coastal communities and protecting coral reef ecosystems. He began his career teaching at Seacamp in the Florida Keys which cemented his love for coral reefs and his dedication…
Find out more »Ocean Doctor at Silverado Middle School – Roseville, California
The "Ocean Doctor," Dr. David E. Guggenheim, president of the nonprofit organization, Ocean Doctor, will spend the day with students at Silverado Middle School in Roseville, California to teach them about the wonders of the oceans, exploring the oceans' depth and understanding the issues facing the oceans today. Sorry -- this event is not open to the public
Find out more »April 2019
State of the Oceans: World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
Dr. David E. Guggenheim, president of Ocean Doctor, returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan after seven years to provide an update on the State of the Oceans: The threats facing our oceans today and what the average citizen can do to become better stewards.
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