Lecture Archive 2015

Aquarium of the Pacific

Through its year-round Guest Speaker Series, the Long Beach, California-based Aquarium of the Pacific helps visitors to learn about the most current and pressing issues related to the ocean and environment. These experts share stories from the field, new insights about ocean science and predictions for the future, and knowledge they have gathered about the ocean and its inhabitants over years of study. Speakers include university researchers, explorers, acclaimed authors, journalists, nature photographers, and more. These hour-long video podcasts present the lectures in full, including the speakers’ slideshow presentations.

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Lecture Archive: Symphony of Jellies
    Lecture date: December 8, 2105. Marty Quinn, Wendy Quinn and Eddie Freeman discussed Symphony of Jellies, a project that translates the movements of sea jellies into music.
    22 December 2015, 6:38 pm
  • 1 hour 39 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Jerry Schubel, Don Kent, Mark Helvey & Jim Fawcett
    Lecture date: October 14, 2015. This panel discussion covered the status of working waterfronts in California and how they contribute to a safe, secure, and responsible food supply.
    4 November 2015, 7:26 pm
  • 41 minutes 44 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Carl Safina
    Lecture date: August 25, 2015. Carl Safina discussed the similarities and differences between the ways humans and animals think.
    8 September 2015, 10:50 pm
  • 49 minutes 21 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Greg Stone & Christine Greene
    Lecture date: August 20, 2015. Greg Stone and Christine Greene discussed the impacts of climate change and sea level rise on Pacific Island nations.
    8 September 2015, 10:47 pm
  • 35 minutes 2 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Nate Jaros
    Lecture date: August 18, 2015. Nate Jaros discussed how Aquarium staff members obtain, feed, transport, and culture the species of sea jellies on exhibit.
    20 August 2015, 7:45 pm
  • 53 minutes 2 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Saving the Vaquita
    Lecture date: August 13, 2015. A panel of experts discussed the world’s most-endangered marine mammal, the vaquita, and how efforts to save it may result in solutions to fisheries issues around the world.
    20 August 2015, 7:43 pm
  • 43 minutes 51 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Claudia Mills
    Lecture date: July 30, 2015. Claudia Mills shared her expertise on ctenophores, or comb jellies, native to the Pacific Northwest.
    20 August 2015, 7:40 pm
  • 42 minutes 19 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Alan Blumberg
    Lecture date: July 21, 2015. Alan Blumberg discussed hydrodynamics, urban design, and modeling to improve coastal resilience.
    30 July 2015, 5:43 pm
  • 42 minutes 11 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Don Christy and Vicki Mack
    Lecture date: July 14, 2015. Don Christy gave an illustrated look at Palos Verdes' historic past and at the villas, homes, personalities, and tales of this hidden corner of California. His publishing and production partner Vicki Mack discussed Christy's book and a TV documentary about one of the founders of Palos Verdes.
    30 July 2015, 5:40 pm
  • 48 minutes 20 seconds
    Lecture Archive: Donald Prothero
    Lecture date: July 9, 2015. Dr. Donald Prothero discussed the current crisis in oceanic diversity and impending crash and extinction in marine life.
    30 July 2015, 5:38 pm
  • 36 minutes 39 seconds
    Lecture Archive: John Gillis
    Lecture date: June 25, 2015. John Gillis discussed how shores have become among the most vulnerable of all landscapes. He also offered methods to improve humans’ relationship with the shore, preserving nature and sustaining coastal cities.
    7 July 2015, 5:26 pm
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