Join Us for a Live Discussion for World Ocean Day on Sat., June 9!

When: Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific, 23:00 GMT)
Where: Your home computer
What: A live online discussion for World Ocean Day 2007

A panel of inspiring inspiring professionals will lead a free online discussion for World Ocean Day. The event is meant to entertain us, educate us about environmental and conservation issues and inspire us to become better stewards of our water planet. Simply add your name to RSVP list!

Panel moderator Edward Begley, Jr. is an actor and environmentalist who is perhaps best known for his work on the television series St. Elsewhere as Dr. Victor Ehrlich, for which he received six consecutive Emmy Award nominations. He also is recognized for his environmentalism and his support of eco-friendly products. A vegetarian for many years, his home is completely solar powered and he regularly rides bicycles and uses public transportation.

Other inspiring professionals taking part in the discussion include:

• Philippe Cousteau, son of Jan and Philippe Cousteau Sr., and the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Philippe is president of EarthEcho International, a non-profit environmental education and conservation organization.
• Dr. Noel Brown, President of Friends of the United Nations. He previously served as the Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), North American regional office.
• Dr. Paul Boyle, founded The Ocean Project in 1997 to increase public awareness of the crucial roles the ocean plays in human survival and engage people to protect our ocean for future generations.
  
• Dr. Frank Muller-Karger, professor of Biological Oceanography in the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida.

• Dr. Vladimir Golitsyn, past Director, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS); United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, will open the Panel Discussion with a brief “State of the Oceans” statement.
  

After the discussion, Kristin Hoffmann and Robert Anthony Aviles will delight us with their top-notch musical talent. Robert Aviles is one of the world's few 7-string electric violinists. Whether performing solo or in his band, Insight, Aviles' public performances receive rave reviews from critics. And Kristen will weave her vocals through tales of life’s many journeys over classically-inspired piano and guitar parts.

Details about this interactive online event, including log on information, will be sent to your email inbox. See you on June 9!