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We have gathered experts in their field from Texas and across the country to address the environmental challenges that we face both locally and around our state. Hear about the problems and the possible solutions to remedy these challenges.

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Alyssa Knox

Dr. Anne Epstein

Barbara Gottlieb

Brian Dye

Daniela Tower

Darya Minovi

Doug Lewin

Galen Roberts

Heather DeShon

Jace Tunnell

Jenny Narvaez

Jim Thompson

Marvin Brown

Savana Nance

Susan Alvarez

Tim Doty

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Jace TunnellDirector of Community Engagement,
Harte Research Institute
Session:
Microplastics in Our Waterways: 3:00-4:00 pm | Room H-125
Jace Tunnell is the director of community engagement at the Harte Research
Institute for the Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.
Jace is the founder of a citizen science project called Nurdle Patrol that tracks
plastic pellet concentrations internationally to create awareness of plastics in the
ocean and develop new policy based on the data. His conservation efforts include
educating the public about plastic pollution, marine science, and protection of our
natural resources. Jace received a Master’s degree in Marine Biology from
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi in 2001.