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201426 minGcurrent-affairs

Marine Conservation

Exploration+Discovery

201426 minGcurrent-affairs

The Explorers Symposium showcases experts like Enric Sala, Tristram Stuart, Shivani Bhalla, and Jack Andraka discussing ocean conservation and cancer detection.

Marine Conservation

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Channel: National Geographic

Exploration+Discovery

2014• 26 minG

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The Explorers Symposium showcases experts like Enric Sala, Tristram Stuart, Shivani Bhalla, and Jack Andraka discussing ocean conservation and cancer detection.

Synopsis

's Explorers Symposium features leading figures in exploration and science, including marine ecologist Enric Sala, author and campaigner Tristram Stuart, conservation biologist Shivani Bhalla, and inventor Jack Andraka. This panel highlights their groundbreaking work in areas such as ocean conservation and cancer detection. Filmed in front of a live audience at headquarters in Washington, D.C., the event showcases the innovative approaches these experts take to address pressing global challenges.

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