The ocean drives global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind.

Our drinking water, climate, much of our food, and even the oxygen we breathe are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. However, our oceans are currently under threat from pollution, acidification and overexploitation. Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.

To celebrate the occurrence of World Oceans Day this June, the ‘SDG of the month’ webinar series will highlight the work of Imperials’ ocean heroes working to achieve SDG 14 and protect life below water.

Chair:

Dr Morena Mills: Reader in Environmental Policy and Practice, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London

Speakers:

Hollie Booth: PhD Candidate, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford / Shark and Ray Advisor, WCS

Dr Yves Plancherel: Lecturer in Climate Change and the Environment, The Grantham Institute, Imperial College London

Marianne Teoh: Senior Integrated Marine Management, Blue Belt Programme, Marine Management Organisation