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Aquariums as a Force for Change: New Roles in Conservation and Social Impact

March 30, 2010 | Public Programs
In this article, Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, shares her experience launching the Center for the Future of the Oceans policy and advocacy center, in hopes that the story may serve as a useful roadmap for other institutions considering expanding their role in conservation efforts. Packard describes how the center came to fruition, the goals of the institution, public response, recommendations for future work, and implications for the broader museum community.

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  • Julie Packard
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    Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1528-820X
    Publication Name: ASTC Dimensions
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | History/policy/law | Life science
    Audience: Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs

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