Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana team members, Tyson Bottenus and Paige Myatt, will speak about the history single-use plastic and the misguided notion that we can "recycle" our way out of the mess we have created. Learn how you can reduce single-use plastics and leave local waters cleaner and healthier for the next generation.
Coronado Yacht Club welcomes anyone attending the presentation to make reservations at the Club for dinner immediately following. Please call 619-435-1848 in advance if you would like to make a reservation. When you call, please inform the reservations desk you will be attending the Sailors for the Sea presentation.
Tyson Bottenus’ Bio:
An advocate for sustainable ocean use, Tyson Bottenus is a pragmatic and engaging changemaker within the boating community. Prior to joining Sailors for the Sea Tyson spent nine years teaching and coaching in the marine nonprofit sector and worked as an offshore Fisheries Observer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Mr. Bottenus was the lead developer of Sailors for the Sea’s newest generation of Clean Regattas Best Practices, the only sustainability certification program for water-based events in the world; additionally he was a vital force on the Sustainability Committee for the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. He has written extensively for marine and environmental publications to include: Marine Technology Reporter, Cruising World, Nautical Rhode Island and Mariner Brazil. A lifelong sailor and outdoorsman, Tyson is a certified Master Composter and holds a USCG 100-ton Master’s license.
Paige Myatt’s Bio:
A lover of the ocean since she can remember, Paige thrives in her work as an ocean advocate with Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana. Paige holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Arts degree in International Development and Social Change, with a concentration in Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation. A determined problem solver, she is greatly interested in pairing technology with the social sciences, specifically in the context of environmental conservation and plastic marine pollution. Paige has been selected as one of 300 women participating in eXXpedition’s all-female, 2-year, 30-leg, round the world voyage researching ocean plastics. She is looking forward to joining her team of international, interdisciplinary crew members in April for Leg #9 of the journey. She will sail from Tahiti to the Cook Islands, skirting the South Pacific Gyre to collect samples of microplastics and learn more about plastic pollution in a global context.
