Is it possible to make money out of our oceans while preserving and even enhancing them" Chris Gorell Barnes thinks so. The Co-founder of Ocean 14 Capital and Blue Marine Foundation speaks to LUX Editor-in-Chief, Darius Sanai about the possibilities in the blue economy
LUX: What is the focus of Blue Marine Foundation going forwards"

Chris Gorell Barnes: The focus is on stopping overfishing ? which is undoubtedly one of the worst threats to the ocean. Restoring, regenerating and protecting the oceans and creating large scale Marine Protected areas, all done through innovations and an agile and entrepreneurial approach to conservation.
LUX: How has the foundation succeeded in capturing the public?s imagination where other groups have failed"
CGB: Through actually delivering successful conservation wins and first-of-its-kind innovations for the oceans, and incredible marketing, media and editorial work. (We have a journalist, a filmmaker and a marketer as Co-founders!)
LUX: How important has your background in marketing and content been for Blue Marine Foundation"

CGB: It?s been helpful, coupled with my co-founders? skills. From the start, we were way ahead with our social media and content approach and have built an incredible media unit to use media to drive significant conservation wins. The film, The End of the Line is in our DNA.

LUX: How do you persuade corporations to modify their environmental practices"

CGB: By enabling and educating the...