SeaWeb

SeaWeb is a nonprofit ocean conservation organization. Its mission is to raise public awareness, to advance science-based solutions, and mobilize decision-makers around ocean conservation.OverviewSeaWeb. Retrieved 16 September 2009. SeaWeb was founded in 1996 by the Environment Group of the Pew Charitable Trust as an initiative to promote ocean conservation issues for Americans. In 1999, SeaWeb became an independent 501(c)(3) organization, funded mostly from private charitable foundations, but also from individual contributions. In 2015, SeaWeb became part of The Ocean Foundation.HistorySeaWeb. Retrieved 16 September 2009. FAQsSeaWeb. Retrieved 16 September 2009.

Seafood Summit

The SeaWeb Seafood Summit brings together representatives from the global seafood industry, as well as leaders from the conservation community, academia, government, and the media. The stated aim of the summit is to advance sustainable seafood practices by fostering dialogue and partnerships intended to support an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable seafood marketplace. The conference is produced in partnership by SeaWeb and Diversified Communications.

Past summits have included:

2019 — Bangkok, Thailand 2018 — Barcelona, Spain 2017 — Seattle, Washington 2016 — St. Julian's, Malta 2015 — New Orleans, Louisiana 2012 — Hong Kong 2011 — Vancouver, Canada 2010 — Paris, France 2009 — San Diego, California 2008 — Barcelona, Spain 2007 — Jacksonville, Florida 2006 — Seattle, Washington 2004 — Chicago, Illinois 2003 — Providence, Rhode Island 2002 — Washington, DC

Seafood Champion Awards The Seafood Champion Awards were started in 2006 to annually recognize individuals and companies for outstanding leadership in promoting environmentally responsible seafood. SeaWeb established the award to honor those in the seafood industry whose past and/or present contributions demonstrate a commitment to innovation that leads to change.

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