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Governor Josh Green, MD, has appointed new members to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs. The announcement of the governor’s appointments coincides with Ocean Week 2024, a week of global events that recognize ongoing efforts to manage ocean resources and celebrate innovative solutions focused on protecting Earth’s oceans.
The formation of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs was initially announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, and Green appointed David Karl, Ph.D., to serve as chair.
David Karl, Ph.D.
“With Professor Karl’s leadership, I am confident that these distinguished individuals will bring invaluable experience and commitment to the preservation of Hawaii‘s marine resources,” Green said. “Their contributions will be crucial in guiding the state toward a thriving and sustainable marine ecosystem.”
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The governor expressed confidence in the experience and dedication of the newly appointed members and emphasized the importance of their contributions to the preservation and sustainable management of Hawaii’s marine resources.
The committee will consist of the following distinguished individuals from all spheres of government, business, education and community organizations:
- Greg Asnerdirector, Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Sciences, Arizona State University
- Gregory Barbourexecutive director, Hawai’i Authority Natural Energy Laboratory
- Miguel Brunochancellor, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
- Susana Casedirector, Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures, University of Hawai’i
- Dawn Changpresident, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
- Makena Coffmandirector, Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
- Kisan JoExecutive Vice President, Retail and Wealth Markets, Central Pacific Bank
- Drean Lee KaliliDeputy Director, Ports Division, Hawaii Department of Transportation
- Carlos Littnandirector, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
- Ku’uhaku Parksenior vice president of Government and Community Relations, Matson Navigation Inc.
- Greg RocheleauCEO, Makai Ocean Engineering
- Patrick SullivanPresident and CEO of Oceanit
- Vassilis Syrmosvice president of Research and Innovation, University of Hawai’i System
- Jennifer Walshsenior vice president and provost, Hawai’i Pacific University
- Andy Winerexecutive vice president, Strategies 360
Members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation are expected to assist the Advisory Committee ex officio.
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Dr. Karl, Distinguished Professor of Oceanography at the University of Hawai’i and director of the Daniel K. Inouye Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE), has been working since April to recruit committee members. “We have recruited many of Hawaii’s top leaders in the field of marine conservation and sustainability,” explained Dr. Karl. “Today’s announcement marks the beginning of the next stage of our work.”
As Chair of the Marine Affairs Advisory Committee, Karl will convene members to plan and execute blue economy principles, collaborating among stakeholders to develop tangible recommendations for sustainable ocean-related policies and initiatives.
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