About TEDx Seapoint

To some degree we realize that across the globe our marine life is in a very dire state, beyond dire for some species. We often hear so much of what is going wrong that it becomes very difficult to see how we could possibly view our marine world in a positive light. But it is not all bad news.

We do have the ability to change and avoid any disastrous collapses in our marine environment. It is a simple change in awareness. Action, no matter how small, does make a difference. But TEDxSeaPoint is not thinking small.

There are inspiring people in this world who show us that there is a glimmer of optimism that our marine resources can be saved through ingenious thought, idea sharing and multi-disciplined lateral thinking. For one day, on the 24th March 2012, TEDxSeaPoint wants to show you that inspired change is happening all around us.

We as humans are the problem, but we are also the solution.

We want you to be a part of this solution with us!

Thomas P. Peschak

iLCP Fellow, Tom Peschak is a featured presenter at TEDxSeapoint.  He trained as a marine biologist but retired from active science in 2004 to pursue a life dedicated to environmental photojournalism. He realized that he could have a greater impact with photographs than statistics and believes that photographs are one of the most effective weapons in conservation today.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.