Rich German is an entrepreneur and environmental advocate with an unyielding passion for the ocean. Since 1999 he has been a respected business coach, speaker, and best-selling author of three transformative books – including his photo book Blue Laguna, a visual testament to the marine life he has encountered from his paddleboard. 

Since 2010, Rich has paddled an astonishing 30,000 miles and has documented over 2,000 awe-inspiring interactions with dolphins and whales. Rich's passion led him to found Project O, a non-profit organization committed to the protection of our ocean and the fragile life within it.  Through its Blue City Network, his organization guides cities toward regenerative practices, harmonizing the progress of urban development with the needs of the environment.

Rich speaks regularly to students in southern California, inspiring them to fall in love with the ocean and join the efforts to protect the planet.  His voice reaches further through his Our Epic Ocean podcast, where he engages with top experts to address the world's most pressing challenges.

Based in the breathtaking city of Laguna Beach, California, Rich exemplifies the remarkable potential of aligning passion and purpose.  His journey stands as a testament to the transformative impact one individual can make through love for the planet and more importantly to the massive change possible utilizing the power of collaboration.