Jenn Thornhill Verma (@jennthornhillverma.bsky.social)

Through the Ocean’s Eye: A Tribute in Focus On Tuesday, June 24th, The Globe and Mail, in collaboration with Rolex, presented Lens on The Water—a celebration of our planet’s oceans—at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. The event gathered ocean advocates, photography aficionados, and sustainability leaders for an immersive evening that spotlighted the beauty, power, complexity, and urgency of ocean conservation. World-renowned conservation photographers Shane Gross and Cristina Mittermeier shared the stories behind their most powerful underwater imagery, revealing both the wonder and vulnerability of marine life. Guiding the conversation were Jenn Thornhill Verma, Reporter and Pulitzer Fellow for the Ocean Reporting Network, and Ryan MacDonald, Senior Editor of Climate, Environment and Resources at The Globe and Mail, whose thoughtful moderation deepened the dialogue around ecological storytelling. Guests immersed themselves in a striking ocean photography exhibit while enjoying signature cocktails, elegant hors d’oeuvres, and sustainably source cuisine. Set against the venue’s refined ambiance, the evening unfolded as a unique celebration where science, art, and culinary craft intertwined in honour of our oceans. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/events/article-through-the-oceans-eye-a-tribute-in-focus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky