Dr. David E. Guggenheim is president of Ocean Doctor in Washington, DC. He is a marine scientist, conservation policy specialist, ocean explorer and educator, now in his 17th year leading marine research and conservation in Cuba. An Explorers Club National Fellow, Guggenheim piloted the first-ever manned submersible dives into the world's largest underwater canyons in the Bering Sea. His documentary film, "Disaster at Nightingale" brings attention to an oil spill that killed thousands of endangered penguins in the South Atlantic. His "50 Years - 50 States - 50 Speeches" expedition to all fifty U.S. states brings ocean programs to schools, encouraging careers in science. Guggenheim is an acclaimed speaker, radio show host and has been featured on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, CNN and NPR. Previously, Guggenheim was VP, Ocean Conservancy; president/CEO, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida; co-chair, the Everglades Coalition.