AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s leading hub for the blue economy, welcomed California State Senator Laura Richardson to campus during its fall open house. Senator Richardson, whose 35^th District includes AltaSea’s campus, offered remarks on the importance of AltaSea’s innovative ocean research and its role in shaping the future of the blue economy. She praised AltaSea’s commitment to environmental protection and job creation, particularly among underserved youth.

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California State Senator Laura Richardson presents AltaSea President and CEO Terry Tamminen with a certificate of recognition for the ocean-based research and innovation happening on AltaSea's campus.

Photos from the open house can be found here.

"AltaSea is a beacon of innovation on the environmental front and the global movement toward sustainability," said Senator Laura Richardson. "AltaSea's visionary approach, merging science, business, and education, is a model for cultivating and advancing the Blue Economy. Through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking initiatives, AltaSea is equipping the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and technologists with the tools to address some of the most pressing climate challenges of our time."

“I thank Senator Richardson for addressing our open house,” said AltaSea President and CEO Terry Tamminen. “Her steadfast commitment to helping fund the innovative work at AltaSea is very much appreciated. We are also grateful for her focus on our workforce development initiatives, especially for our young people – a commitment we share at AltaSea. Thanks to Senator Richardson for all she does both locally and in Sacramento.”

About AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, located on 35 acres at North America’s leading seaport by both container volume and cargo value, is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just, and equitable world.

For more information on AltaSea, please visit: https://altasea.org.

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