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Distinguished Speaker Series: Rich German
October 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes.
Admission includes light snacks and refreshments.
Distinguished Speaker: Rich German
Protect What You Love
Description:
Rich German, founder of Project O and Our Epic Ocean, will talk about how paddleboarding over 25,000 miles in Laguna Beach and experiencing countless interactions with marine mammals turned from a hobby into a commitment to help protect the ocean and sacred life that calls it home. Join us to learn from Rich and dive into his passion as he shows images from some of his favorite moments and talks about his inspiration to write and create the book, Blue Laguna. Rich has since started the podcast, Our Epic Ocean, founded non-profit, Project O, created certificate program, Blue City Network, and set forth on a mission to protect the Beluga Whale, Hvaldimir, with OneWhale.
Wednesday, October 19th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
$15 – General
$10 – Members
See more images on his Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/richgermanlb/?hl=en
About Rich:
Rich German has been a successful business coach, philanthropist, photographer, and entrepreneur for over 20 years. An avid paddleboarder living in Laguna Beach, California, he has been on the water nearly every day since 2010. An encounter with a pod of 4 orcas in 2015 garnered international media attention and connected him with some of the leading ocean conservationist organizations. When he learned firsthand about the peril our ocean and the marine life are facing, his hobby turned into a passion to protect them. In 2017, he founded the Project O, dedicated to restoring, protecting, and sustaining the oceans and the sacred life within it. Rich’s third book, Blue Laguna, chronicles his up close and personal experiences with dolphins and whales. The book is available for sale and 100% of proceeds go to Project O. Rich enjoys exploring his creative side by playing the guitar, painting, writing, and photography. When he is not working he can most likely be found relaxing on the beach or on the water.
