Opening Plenary Speakers
We are excited to announce our lineup of esteemed speakers for the opening plenary.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8:25am–9:05am
Dr. Steve Gittings
Retired Science Coordinator
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Dayton, MD
9:05am–9:30am
Dr. Mark J. Butler IV
Professor and Eminent Scholar (Retired)
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute
Big Pine Key, FL
9:30am–9:55am
Dr. James W. Fourqurean
Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Coastlines and Oceans Division
Florida International University – Institute of Environment
North Miami, FL
