Hope to see you at AZA in Atlanta!

The Ocean Project team, including Wei Ying Wong, Alyssa Isakower, and Bill Mott, and including consultants Douglas Meyer and Deb Kerr, will be in Atlanta at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ annual conference, September 13-17. We look forward to meeting with you!
In case you will be at AZA, here’s a brief summary of some of what we are involved with and hope to see you at:

  • Exhibit Hall Roundtable (Thursday, Sept 15, 12:15pm-1:45pm) – come learn more about our market research initiative, World Oceans Day, our growing network of ZAMs (zoos, aquariums and museums), and how you can get more involved.
  • Panel: “Understanding Your Audiences in Climate Change Education: How to Turn the Tide in Climate Literacy and Action” (Friday, Sept 16, 10:00am-11:30am)
  • Poster Reception: “Motivating Audiences for Conservation Action and Climate Change through Market Research: Stories from the field” (Friday, Sept 16, 5:30pm-7pm)
  • Panel: “The Age of New Media: Engage Youth on Their Virtual Turf (with the Support of the Research)” (Saturday, Sept 17, 8:30am-10:00am)

ALSO, thanks to Maui Jim’s generosity, we will be raffling off a few pairs of their famous sunglasses. For conference attendees who visit our roundtable and/or our poster session and leave a business card, you will be entered in the raffle to win a pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses!

See you in Atlanta!