Below, find a brief selection of photographs highlighting some of the accomplished participants who spoke at the event. All photos by Margaret Brett, New England Council.

Roger Williams President Roy Nirschel, former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta and New England Council President Jim Brett

Leon Panetta, who also chaired the Pew Oceans Commission

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution President James Luyten

Roy Nirschel, James Luyten, Leon Panetta and James Brett

James Brett, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Jack Reed and Roy Nirschel

Senator Jack Reed

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Kate Naughten and TImothy Keeney of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tour the Roger WIlliams University wet lab