Stories of Hope from the Sea

National Geographic, Emerging Explorer Tierney Thys

Biography

Tierney is an ardent ocean scientist, conservationist, media producer and National Geographic Emerging Explorer. Her work has been featured in numerous documentaries by National Geographic, NHK, BBC and German Television. More…

About This Talk

Progress in restoring ocean health is often drowned out by headlines of oil spills, garbage patches, rising temperatures and plummeting fish stocks. But it's not all doom and gloom. Listen to Tierney Thys as she tells of the amazing advancements in marine protection and accountability. She believes that humanity is poised for a shift in our relationship with the ocean—a shift that will safeguard the future of life as we know it.