Plenary Session Agenda

Plenary Session, Saturday, November 19


9:00 – 9:15 am Opening Remarks and Welcome
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman
Dr. John Wells, Dean and Director, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
9:15 – 9:55 am Global Sustainability
George Chamberlain, President of Global Aquaculture Alliance, St. Louis, MO
9:55 – 10:30 am Sustainability at the National Level: A Retailer’s Perspective
Nadine Bartholomew, Independent Consultant The Good Foodie Organization, Washington, DC
10:30 – 11:00 am BREAK and EXHIBITS
11:00 – 11:30 am Sustainability at the Local Level: The Science of Sustainability
Tom Murray, Associate Director of Advisory Services Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
11:30 – 12:00 am Sustainability at the Local Level: Sensible Seafood Program
Karen Burns, Education Specialist, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach, VA
12:00 – 1:15 pm LUNCH

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