Lecture Archive 2015

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.

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.

Lecture date: August 25, 2015. Carl Safina discussed the similarities and differences between the ways humans and animals think.

Lecture date: August 20, 2015. Greg Stone and Christine Greene discussed the impacts of climate change and sea level rise on Pacific Island nations.

Lecture date: August 18, 2015. Nate Jaros discussed how Aquarium staff members obtain, feed, transport, and culture the species of sea jellies on exhibit.

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.

Lecture date: July 30, 2015. Claudia Mills shared her expertise on ctenophores, or comb jellies, native to the Pacific Northwest.

Lecture date: July 21, 2015. Alan Blumberg discussed hydrodynamics, urban design, and modeling to improve coastal resilience.

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.

Lecture date: July 9, 2015. Dr. Donald Prothero discussed the current crisis in oceanic diversity and impending crash and extinction in marine life.