Join us for the 10th annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit December 5, 2020 through a first of its kind digital YOCS hosted in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory, alongside a special virtual kick-off and 10th anniversary celebration the evening of Friday, December 4.
This year's Summit, hosted in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory will unite our long time Summit supporters, alumni, and collaborators alongside an international network of young conservation leaders, for an impactful event empowering participants with the knowledge, tools, and funds needed to launch solutions-oriented ocean conservation projects to protect our blue planet. The 2020 Summit will be keynoted by explorer, filmmaker, and environmental advocate, Philippe Cousteau! Be sure to explore the Summit program to learn more about the epic lineup of speakers and sessions offered through this year's event. Public registration for the Summit is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact us and be sure to RSVP for our YOCS 10th Anniversary Celebration, which will take place on Friday, December 4 at 6pm EST. |
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Join us for our 10th anniversary Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Celebration!
December 4, 2020 6pm-8pm EST
Kick off the YOCS weekend on Friday, December 4, joining Summit participants, alumni, and partners, alongside a global community of ocean conservation champions, to celebrate 10 years of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit and our collective impact to protect our blue planet.
This special virtual event will feature a powerful conversation, “The Next Wave – Charting a Course for a New Decade of Ocean Conservation”, featuring ocean conservationist and marine policy advocate, Wendy Benchley, renowned marine life artist, Wyland, Director of the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Dr. Randy Wells, and OCEARCH’s Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader, Chris Fischer. The discussion will also engage an inspiring group of Youth Ocean Conservation Summit participants from across the country. Additionally, this event will feature the premiere of a film celebrating 10 years of YOCS.
The event will take place virtually on Friday, December 4th, 2020 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time. Admission to this event is free, however due to limited seating an RSVP is required.
December 4, 2020 6pm-8pm EST
Kick off the YOCS weekend on Friday, December 4, joining Summit participants, alumni, and partners, alongside a global community of ocean conservation champions, to celebrate 10 years of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit and our collective impact to protect our blue planet.
This special virtual event will feature a powerful conversation, “The Next Wave – Charting a Course for a New Decade of Ocean Conservation”, featuring ocean conservationist and marine policy advocate, Wendy Benchley, renowned marine life artist, Wyland, Director of the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Dr. Randy Wells, and OCEARCH’s Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader, Chris Fischer. The discussion will also engage an inspiring group of Youth Ocean Conservation Summit participants from across the country. Additionally, this event will feature the premiere of a film celebrating 10 years of YOCS.
The event will take place virtually on Friday, December 4th, 2020 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time. Admission to this event is free, however due to limited seating an RSVP is required.
Order your 2020 Limited Edition Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Shirt!
Renowned marine life artist and conservationist, Wyland, has designed a limited edition 10th anniversary Youth Ocean Conservation Summit t-shirt to celebrate the impact of our Summit participants over the past decade and the power of youth leaders rising up to protect our blue planet. Order yours in white or blue by December 9!
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Celebrating #10YearsofYOCS!
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit program, we reflect on the conservation work of the participants from our 40+ YOCS events to date across the country and celebrate the impact of this unique program. This year, we invite you to share your favorite Youth Ocean Conservation Summit experiences on social media using #10yearsofYOCS. Be sure to tag our @YOCSummit on Instagram and the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit on Facebook in order for us to amplify your posts. |
Thanks to our Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Sponsors!
National Presenting Partners
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Summit Sponsors and Conservation Partners
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Interested in supporting the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit and our work to empower the next generation of ocean conservationists? Download our 2020 sponsorship form or contact us for additional partnership opportunities!
