Dr. Wallace J. Nichols at TEDxKids@Phoenix

Dr. Wallace "J" Nichols works to inspire a deeper, more active, connection with nature. J. is a Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences and co-founder/director of Ocean Revolution, an international network of young ocean advocates; SEE the WILD, an international conservation travel portal; and LiVBLUE, a campaign to reconnect people with our water planet. He advises a motivated group of international graduate students and serves as an advisor to numerous non-profit boards and committees as part of his commitment to building a stronger, more progressive, and connected environmental community. Lately he is working with neuroscientists on reconnecting people with water through BLUEMiND: The Mind + Ocean Initiative. He is also endeavoring to share a blue marble through every hand on Earth. More at wallacejnichols.org

This video was filmed and edited by UAT students under Paul DeNigris.

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