Speaker: Amos Gazit, Underwater photographer and marine conservationist

Topic: Possibility of a Sea - How Underwater Dreams Come True

Amos Gazit have been active in conservation, development, and rehabilitation of tropical marine environment (mainly in countries and islands in Southeast Asia and the South Caribbean), and its related aspects - photographing and documenting, from his personal point-of-view, the process of ecological changes and its effect on the environment, economy, and society – and then, interacting it with his activities.

The sights and shapes of the marine environment have always been a source of admiration, inspiration, and interest for humanity. As well as being a source for livelihood, economic and social development, and later as a subject for studies, scientific and applied research.

The concept offers a holistic approach based on the use of photographs of the marine environment, and integrating it in academic studies, research and applications related to environmental science, economic development, liberal arts, and education, akin to what OSU is doing with its Marine Studies Initiative.