Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival - Ocean Lovers Talks - DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABLE FOOD

OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Demystifying Sustainable Food

Communications expert, Alex Webb, gets to the bottom of the many myths and claims surrounding sustainable seafood such as that all big boats are bad, that imported seafood is inferior and some species are more sustainable than others.

Alex Webb is the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Oceania at the Marine Stewardship Council. Currently based in Sydney, Alex has worked with top-level fisheries scientists from around the world to lead global and regional sustainable seafood campaigns across 22 different countries. Alex is a communications and marketing specialist with the Marine Stewardship Council, an organisation on a mission to end over fishing by means of better awareness among consumers and businesses. Alex began his sustainable seafood journey in the UK at the Marine Stewardship Council’s London HQ and has dedicated over 11 years of his career to advancing the cause of sustainable seafood.

WHERE? High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN? 12:00 - 12:15 pm, Sunday 24 March

Ocean Lovers Talks are a feature program of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival bringing you inspirational talks by leaders and luminaries, scientists, innovators, adventurers and future-proofers focused on solutions to better protect our ocean, promoting hopeful and inspiring views for the future. 

The Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music & Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.