User:OceanLover

Blue Ocean Network (BON)
Individuals and organizations with a deep connection to the sea congregate at Blue Ocean Network to hear inspiring ocean stories, read real-time news, learn about the latest ocean innovations, get the most-up-to date resources, and participate in interactive online and live events. Blue Ocean Network calls in the massive ocean tribe, spotlights people and initiatives that are making a difference, and provides hope to those who are doing their part to spark ocean change. That work can no longer be relegated to the scientists and non-profits of this world. Ocean lovers and leaders want to connect, learn and make a difference, and Blue Ocean Network provides the platform to do this.

Founder
Born in the Champlain Sea (Ottawa), Laurie Wilson has been exploring the underwater world since she was 4 years old.

After 25 years traveling, diving and working in and around water, she founded the Blue Ocean Network, an online news and event site that has attracted a vibrant global community of ocean people who are taking action to protect our seas. Laurie is now exploring the brave new world of sustainabilty, as host of the annual Blue Ocean Summit, along with a variety of events that bring together, support and spotlight ocean change-makers from science, recreation, the arts, business, non-profit, education and government sectors.

A speaker, writer and ocean loving ringleader, Laurie has been giving ecotourism and sustainability seminars to businesses and schools around the world. Laurie holds an MBA and Certified Management Consulting designation, is a Women Divers Hall of Fame honoree, an SSI Platinum Pro and was named a Top 100 Ocean Change-maker by Origin Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Laurie is also a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.