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“The Polynesians were practising integrated coastal zone management a thousand years before Europeans and North Americans ever came up with the idea. This is living in more harmony with the ocean and the marine environment.” Something that the Japanese referred to as Satoumi. “That ranged from the more Western philosophy of trying to dominate and control nature, to more Eastern philosophy. Whether it’s the Pacific or Caribbean islands or the Middle East, or different places in Europe.

It opened my eyes as well to different cultures, and different approaches to how different communities interacted with and viewed their relationship with the oceans. “I had a lot of very good people mentoring and guiding me along the way in the field of marine science.

#MOTE MARINE AQUARIUM SARASOTA PROFESSIONAL#

He had what he describes as a very fortunate professional career: My earliest memories have always been a fascination with the ocean and wanting to learn more.” Oceans bring us together I was always in and around the ocean, and always wanting to learn more about it. Back in those days, around 1960, the Florida Keys had about 60% living coral cover. Weeks later, we moved to Key West, and my father enjoyed diving on the coral reefs. “I was born on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico here in Florida. His interest in marine science and conservation began, he says, on the day he was born: He has played a significant role in leading national and international research programmes and developing national policy for science programs. Before this, he also served for three years as Mote’s Senior Vice President for Research.Ĭrosby has spent over 30 years in research, teaching, science management and leadership, developing and conducting multi-disciplinary research through involvement with universities, science and resource management agencies, programs and committees. Crosby has been President & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, an independent research institution that has been a leader in marine research for 60 years, since 2013.

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