The Nexus Between Florida's Ocean Health & Economic Prosperity

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Florida Ocean Alliance will host a Leadership Meeting -

The Nexus Between Florida's Ocean Health & Economic Prosperity. Alliance members, marine and coastal experts, and advocates from around the state will gather at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. This pivotal event will convene policymakers, industry experts, academics, and advocates to explore innovative solutions for Florida's coastal challenges and opportunities. Florida's ocean and coastal ecosystems are not only vital to our environment but also to our economy, supporting industries from tourism to technology. Florida Ocean Alliance has been at the forefront of uniting leaders across sectors to champion sustainable ocean practices.

Speakers include:

• Glenn Wiltshire, FOA President and Deputy Port Director, Port Everglades
• Colin Polsky, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Broward Campuses, Florida Atlantic University, Office of Ocean Economy
• Charles Colgan, Ph.D., Director of Research, Center for the Blue Economy
• Paul Hindsley, Ph.D., Chief Economist, The Everglades Foundation
• John Englander, Founding Director, The Rising Seas Institute
• Becky Prado, Coastal Resilience Lead, Moffatt & Nichol
• Danielle Irwin, Senior Director, Cummins Cederberg, Coastal and Marine Engineering
• Susan Zellers, Program Director, Ocean Exchange

and other Florida marine and coastal experts who will discuss the key challenges, and innovative technologies and solutions that can strengthen Florida’s coastal resilience and the ocean economy for marine industries.

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