National Outdoor Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 7 (2003) Winner
Gregory S. Stone
グレゴリー・エス・ストーン
Guregorī S. Sutōn
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1957-01-01 （Boston, Massachusetts, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Boston (birth) → New England (work) → Kiribati (conservation work)
Career
- Occupations
- ocean scientist, explorer, marine conservationist, author
- Active Years
- 1982-
- Affiliations
- DeepGreen Metals Inc., Conservation International (former Chief Scientist for Ocean), New England Aquarium (former VP, Global Marine Programs), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, former), World Economic Forum (Senior Science Advisor), Pole to Pole Conservation (co-founder)
- Memberships
- Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Phoenix Islands Protected Area Trust (Chair), Aqua-Spark (Chair), Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (Science Advisor), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, World Economic Forum, New England Aquarium
- Nominations
- Nominated for The Boston Globe's 'Bostonians of the Year' (nomination)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic | — | Human Ecology | Bachelor of Arts | 1978-1982 | United States |
| University of Rhode Island | — | Marine Policy | Master's | 1987-1989 | United States |
| University of the South Pacific | — | Marine Science | Ph.D. | 1996-1999 | Fiji / South Pacific region |
College of the Atlantic
Human Ecology
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Period:
1978-1982
Year of Graduation:
1982
Country:
United States
BA in Human Ecology
University of Rhode Island
Marine Policy
Degree:
Master's
Period:
1987-1989
Year of Graduation:
1989
Country:
United States
Master's in Marine Policy
University of the South Pacific
Marine Science
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1996-1999
Year of Graduation:
1999
Country:
Fiji / South Pacific region
Ph.D. in Marine Science
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | University of Rhode Island Dean's Award for Distinguished Achievement | — | — | University of Rhode Island | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Peter Benchley Award for Ocean Solutions | — | 海洋ソリューション | Peter Benchley Ocean Awards | 受賞 |
| 2007 | National Geographic Society's Heroes award | — | — | National Geographic Society | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation | — | フェローシップ | The Pew Charitable Trusts | 受賞 |
| 1989 | John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship | — | フェローシップ | John A. Knauss Fellowship | 受賞 |
| 1986 | Antarctic Service Medal | — | — | U.S. Navy / National Science Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Wyland Foundation ICON Award | — | — | Wyland Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2015 | NOGI Award | — | — | National Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Boston Sea Rovers Diver of the Year | — | — | Boston Sea Rovers | 受賞 |
University of Rhode Island Dean's Award for Distinguished Achievement
2011
Organization:
University of Rhode Island
Result:
受賞
Peter Benchley Award for Ocean Solutions
2011
Category:
海洋ソリューション
Organization:
Peter Benchley Ocean Awards
Result:
受賞
National Geographic Society's Heroes award
2007
Organization:
National Geographic Society
Result:
受賞
Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation
1997
Category:
フェローシップ
Organization:
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Result:
受賞
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
1989
Category:
フェローシップ
Organization:
John A. Knauss Fellowship
Result:
受賞
Antarctic Service Medal
1986
Organization:
U.S. Navy / National Science Foundation
Result:
受賞
Wyland Foundation ICON Award
2013
Organization:
Wyland Foundation
Result:
受賞
NOGI Award
2015
Organization:
National Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences
Result:
受賞
Boston Sea Rovers Diver of the Year
2014
Organization:
Boston Sea Rovers
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Underwater Eden: Saving the Last Ocean Wilderness
2012 Non-fiction / Environmental scienceA work summarizing science, policy and case studies aimed at protecting remaining ocean wilderness; discusses conservation strategies and human impacts.
marine conservationbiodiversitypolicy
Oceans: Heart of Our Blue Planet
2011 Non-fiction / Natural historyA general-audience book explaining the importance and vulnerability of the oceans.
marine ecosystemsconservation education
Ice Island: Expedition to Antarctica's Largest Iceberg
2003 Non-fiction / Expedition narrativeAn account of an Antarctic expedition with scientific observations about ice-region ecosystems.
Antarcticaice ecologyexploration
Soul of the Sea: In the Age of the Algorithm
2017 Non-fiction / CommentaryA collection of essays reflecting on how technology affects the sea and conservation.
technology and the seaconservation policy
Bibliography
- Underwater Eden: Saving the Last Ocean Wilderness
- Oceans: Heart of Our Blue Planet
- Ice Island: Expedition to Antarctica's Largest Iceberg
- Soul of the Sea: In the Age of the Algorithm
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- science journalism style — explanatory and evidence-basedaccessible, aimed at general audiences
- Recurring Motifs
- human relationship with the seaintersection of conservation and policyaccounts of unexplored marine regions
Legacy
Stone has bridged scientific research and on-the-ground conservation, contributing to the establishment of large marine protected areas and policy development. Through publications, National Geographic features, and leadership roles in major organizations, he has had a significant impact on contemporary marine conservation.
Academic Societies
- Marine Technology Society
- The Pew Charitable Trusts (Fellowship program)
Archives
- New England Aquarium archives
In Popular Culture
- TED Talk: "Saving the ocean one island at a time"
- Multiple feature articles in National Geographic magazine
Quotes
-
Saving the ocean one island at a time.
Source: TED Talk (2010)
Trivia
- Reported to have logged over 7,000 dives worldwide.
- Spent 30 days in a saturation habitat underwater.
- Co-founded the nonprofit Pole to Pole Conservation.