CONSERVATION & COMMUNITIES
Session: 2.1 Marine & Coastal Conservation
Description: This session addresses key questions and case studies that highlight various challenges and opportunities related to the roles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism in promoting environmental conservation in coastal regions, protecting marine ecosystems, and engaging communities, businesses and individuals to help improve marine and coastal area conservation initiatives. Specifically, the session seeks to highlight effective partnership strategies and business practices relevant to tourism stakeholders.
Speakers:
·Mr. Mark J. Spalding, President, The Ocean Foundation (www.oceanfdn.org)
·Mr. Dana Beech, Founder, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League (www.coastalconservationlea
·Mr. Hunter McIntosh, Chief Operating Officer, The Boat Company (www.theboatcompany.org)