Scott Countryman

Executive Director
, The Coral Triangle Conservancy
Profile / Bio: 

Scott is the Executive Director of The Coral Triangle Conservancy. He presented the process of mineral accretion using marine renewable energy to grow limestone structures for marine habitats, coastal storm defense, and breakwaters. His Nasugbu installation growing artificial reefs will be presented and how this complements offshore energy development. In the webinar, he highlighted how regenerative industries can be aligned with marine renewable energy use. Integrating energy users to support regenerative activities is part of the Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services TA and the wider Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies.

Materials

Title Date Learning Materials Topic
Growing Reefs Faster Than We're Killing Them 07 May 2021 Slides Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Energy, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Climate Change