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ACADEMIA DR ANYA WAITE, OCEAN FRONTIER INSTITUTE

Dr. Anya Waite speaking at the OFI’s Ocean Frontier 2022 event, which brought together global leaders in science, industry, policy, and © Odum Idika philanthropy to discuss the next frontier of ocean-climate challenges.

A SEASONED VETERAN

A pillar in the international marine industry, Waite remains passionate about science and dedicated to understanding the power of oceans. And while she shares a common sense of curiosity and exploration with other scientists, her OFI role presents a unique opportunity to challenge the way research is conducted and shared across labs, institutes and countries. Storytelling is critical, she emphasized—both in how the ocean is framed as a superpower, as well as garnering public attention despite recent extremist and anti-science trends. “These are deeply disturbing,” Waite re? ected. “We need to be smart enough to counter them, but I don’t think we are yet.” Her words, like the sea’s deep blue, are compelling and hold undeniable weight as researchers in Atlantic Canada and beyond delve further into understanding the mysteries of the world’s oceans—before it’s too late.

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