

Episode 6: Sustainable Blue Economy Careers with AltaSea's President and CEO, Terry Tamminen
Doing What Works by Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins
S1 · E6
Mar 17, 2025
26:46
Episode notes
In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins engages in a dynamic conversation with Terry Tamminen, President and CEO of AltaSea. The episode delves into Tamminen's extensive experience in the blue economy, from his early days working with tropical fish breeding to his role in shaping environmental policies as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental conservation and explores innovative solutions for sustainable development in the oceanic sector.
Keywords
Santa Monica College
workforce development
blue economy careers
sustainable careers
AltaSea
ocean sustainability
renewable ocean energy
sustainable aquaculture
ocean-based climate solutions
green technology jobs
career transition
college career pathways
social impact jobs
ocean innovation
Terry Tamminen