Jackie Hildering – Banquet Keynote Speaker
Ocean Wonders
About the Speaker
“Ocean Wonders” will focus on lessons learned – from a previously undocumented humpback whale feeding strategy; to the plight of sunflower stars; to the human psychology that often leads to disconnect from life in dark seas. The emphasis will be on how little we know about the life-sustaining force on our planet; and thereby the great need for education, precaution, connection and humility. Jackie has been referenced as the stand-up comedian of conservation whereby “Ocean Wonders” promises to be as entertaining as is it will be informative, inspiring and affirming. Jackie Hildering is “The Marine Detective”. Living on NE Vancouver Island, British Columbia, she is an educator, cold water diver, underwater photographer and whale researcher. She is the co-founder and Education and Communications Director for the Marine Education and Research Society. She is driven to create awareness about the marine environment in order to achieve positive socio-environmental change. On-camera experience includes:
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- Featured on Animal Planet’s Wild Obsession series
- BBC’s New threat to Canada’s Pacific humpback whales and Ingenious Animals
- PBS’ Lineage (to be aired summer 2019)
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- Science Writers and Communicators of Canada 2018 People’s Choice Award for best Canadian Science Website
- Winner of the 2010 Murray A. Newman Award for Excellence in Aquatic Conservation (Vancouver Aquarium)