For four decades, globally acclaimed environmentalist Jan Schlichtmann has helped define how corporations are held accountable for environmental and human impact. Jan is best known for his suit against W. R. Grace and Beatice Co. the basis of the book and movie “A Civil Action”.

Most recently, Jan has established Oceanic Innovation Center, a revolutionary biomimicry fishery & hatchery on the state fish pier in Gloucester.  A game changing innovation for decimated fishing fleets & associated working water-fronts, Jan’s entrepreneurial venture replicates how different trophic levels of sealife naturally clean water & cycle nutrients in a closed loop system, redefining how aquaculture can produce cleaner & healthier sea proteins.