Reel to Real: Ocean Action Starts Here

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Step inside the creative and scientific minds shaping the future of ocean storytelling and conservation. This section brings together filmmakers, researchers, explorers, and educators from our past panel discussions and live zoom calls whose perspectives illuminate both the art and the urgency of understanding our blue planet. Through conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and breakout sessions, these voices reveal the passion, curiosity, and expertise driving powerful films and real-world ocean action. Together, they show how storytelling and science work hand in hand to inspire awareness, connection, and lasting change.

From our 22nd annual IOFF panel discussions. Join Parley for the Oceans' Lindsay Gordon, Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos, Scientist and Count Down author Dr. Shanna Swan, kelp material innovator Julia Marsh, and Parley Hawaii's Director Kahi Pacarro in this panel discussion and Q&A as they explore the science of plastics and human health, including the global fertility crisis and the already happening future that is "The Material Revolution."


Learn more about Parley for the Oceans' Panel Guests:


Lindsay Gordon Head of Global Programs, Parley for the Oceans

Louie Psihoyos  Oscar-winning director and Executive Director of Oceanic Preservation Society

Dr. Shanna Swan award-winning environmental and reproductive epidemiologist

Julia Marsh CEO and co-founder of Sway, a Bay Area materials company scaling compostable packaging made with seaweed

Kahi Pacarro Director of Parley Hawaii

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    93 minutes
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