Reef Check Foundation
James Benson is currently the Head of Business Development - West Coast at Shinkei Systems, a company that develops robotics to advance seafood processing. Prior to this, James was the President & Founder of Bluewater Seafood LLC, a brokering company focused on seafood imports. With a background in marine research, aquaculture, and sustainable fishing practices, James has held various positions such as Research SCUBA Diver at Reef Check Foundation, Director of Business Development at Valia Trading Corp., and Business Development Manager at Bristol Seafood. James has a Master's degree in Coastal Marine Resources Management and Conservation Planning.
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Reef Check Foundation
The Reef Check Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conservation of two ecosystems: tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs. With headquarters in Los Angeles and volunteer teams in more than 80 countries, Reef Check works to create partnerships among community volunteers, government agencies, businesses, universities and other non-profits. Reef Check goals are to: educate the public about the value of reef ecosystems and the current crisis affecting marine life; to create a global network of volunteer teams trained in Reef Check's scientific methods who regularly monitor and report on reef health; to facilitate collaboration that produces ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions; and to stimulate local community action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.