PhD Student Brian Kennedy on Panel to Discuss Marine Resources

In May, Biology Ph.D. Student Brian Kennedy was a panelist at the European Commission’s workshop on “Marine genetic resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ): bridging policy, law, science and research and development” held in Brussels, Belgium. The main focus of the workshop was to explore and develop possible pragmatic options with regard to the issues that have emerged as part of the BBNJ negotiations. Brian gave a presentation in collaboration with his BU faculty advisor Dr. Randi Rotjan, and Dr. Peter Girguis from Harvard University. His presentation focused on the logistical constraints of deep sea exploration and novel ways to use genetic resources for conservation and ecology research.