John is the co-founder, general counsel, and chairman of COAST (the Coastal Ocean Association of Science and Technology). COAST's mission is to use scientific research and education to protect our oceans, coastal waters, rivers, and estuaries. Water quality is the most important and urgent challenge for Florida’s future, and meeting this challenge requires hard scientific evidence to inform policy. COAST is continuing to compile and assess critical data with the goal of mitigating harmful algal blooms in all of Florida’s waters, including Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. For more information visit: CoastEcology.Org.