Mr. Ed R. Cassano This is Me

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1. 1. www.www.oceanfutures.org

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   Published on: 6/19/2008   Last Visited: 6/19/2008

   Ed is truly a "man of the sea," having spent his entire life "in it, on it, or studying it."He was inspired to commit his life to helping protect its precious resources at a very early age, influenced by watching countless episodes of the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.
   
   Professionally, Ed has made good on his promise to care for the ocean.He joined Ocean Futures Society in 2002, after serving for over two years as Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM).Prior to joining SBMM, Ed was manager of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).He became a commissioned officer in the NOAA Corps in 1986, and has conducted marine mammal, fisheries, and oceanographic research.
   
   As Vice President of Exploration and Expeditions, Ed is responsible for designing, organizing and implementing Jean-Michel Cousteau's exploration initiatives.
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   Ed is also responsible for the development of a global program addressing the health and sustainability of our ocean resources.
   
   Ed makes his home in Santa Barbara, California with his wife Donna, and daughter Tara Rose, who, like her dad, loves the ocean.

2. 2. Voyage to Kure - Team Profiles

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   Ed CassanoVice President, Exploration & Expeditions
   
   Ed is truly a "man of the sea," having spent his entire life "in it, on it, or studying it."He was inspired to commit his life to helping protect its precious resources at a very early age, influenced by watching countless episodes of the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau....
   
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3. 3. www.hds.org

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   Published on: 5/15/2008   Last Visited: 5/15/2008

   Mr. Ed Cassano
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   Ed Cassano
   
   Edward Cassano is a veteran of 23 years of marine resource management, marine education, research, exploration and at sea expedition experience within the maritime industry.For 14 years he was a commissioned officer with the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, participating in many multi-disciplinary scientific missions and marine research programs concerned with fisheries and natural resource management (trawling, long-lining, marine mammal and sea bird research).He played a major role in leading research expeditions and coordinating scientific teams in Southeast Alaska, tropical Pacific, Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska.During his tenure as Manager of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Mr. Cassano created multi-disciplinary research programs and strong collaborative relationships with local university, state and federal marine research resources which led the sanctuary to the forefront of the nation's work in marine resource management.He successfully pioneered numerous innovations in the delivery of high quality, science-based educational programs to meet a cross section of community needs.
   
   In 2000, Mr. Cassano joined the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum as Executive Director.By combining leading edge technology with exhibits and innovative educational programming, he created a thriving, multi-disciplinary non-profit institution that serves thousands of visitors each year.Based on this success, Jean-Michel Cousteau of the Ocean Futures Society recruited Mr. Cassano as Vice President, Exploration & Expeditions in 2004.
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   Mr. Cassano has received numerous lifetime achievement awards based on his expertise in marine and coastal issues.He is currently the CEO and Founder of InMer Expeditions, a science-based organization that conducts research expeditions that collect accurate, reliable scientific information about the ocean and coastal zone for a wide range of purposes including policy, conservation and education.He devotes himself to developing and leading at sea expeditions that will integrate a continuum of education, outreach and research areas.