Lecture Archive 2015

Episodes

1. 35

   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.

   Nov 4, 2015

   1h 00m
2. 34

   Lecture Archive: Carl Safina

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

   Sep 8, 2015

   41m
3. 33

   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.

   Sep 8, 2015

   49m
4. 32

   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.

   Aug 20, 2015

   35m
5. 31

   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.

   Aug 20, 2015

   53m
6. 30

   Lecture Archive: Claudia Mills

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

   Aug 20, 2015

   43m
7. 29

   Lecture Archive: Alan Blumberg

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

   Jul 30, 2015

   42m
8. 28

   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...

   Jul 30, 2015

   42m
9. 27

   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.

   Jul 30, 2015

   48m
10. 26

    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.

    Jul 7, 2015

    36m
11. 25

    Lecture Archive: Dan Cayan

    Lecture date: June 24, 2015. Scientist Dan Cayan discussed sea level rise and its projected impacts between now and the year 2100.

    Jul 7, 2015

    51m
12. 24

    Lecture Archive: Bill Patzert

    Lecture date: April 21, 2015. Climate scientist Bill Patzert discussed California's drought and explained how the drought developed, its ties to ocean phenomena, and how people can deal with the impacts of future droughts.

    Jun 23, 2015

    1h 04m
13. 23

    Lecture Archive: Beth Bahner

    Lecture date: June 17, 2015. Beth Bahner, animal collections manager at the Philadelphia Zoo, discussed the Guam Bird Rescue Project and recent efforts to develop a plan to return the Guam Kingfisher to the wild.

    Jun 22, 2015

    48m
14. 22

    Lecture Archive: Ocean and Space Exploration

    Lecture date: June 8, 2015. On World Ocean Day the Aquarium hosted a panel discussion of ocean exploration as it relates to space exploration.

    Jun 22, 2015

    1h 12m
15. 21

    Lecture Archive: Kevin Lee

    Lecture date: June 3, 2015. SCUBA diver and underwater photographer Kevin Lee shared his images of opisthobranchs, or sea slugs, and explained anatomic and behavioral characteristics of these ocean animals.

    Jun 22, 2015

    59m
16. 20

    Lecture Archive: Chris Lowe

    Lecture date: May 27, 2015. Dr. Chris Lowe runs the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach. He discussed how scientists can use high-tech tools like robots and aerial drones to track and study sharks in the open ocean.

    Jun 22, 2015

    1h 03m
17. 19

    Lecture Archive: Perry Hampton

    Lecture date: May 12, 2015. Aquarium Vice President of Husbandry Perry Hampton discussed animal reproduction at the Aquarium. Many species are propagated at the Aquarium, from sea jellies and fish to marine mammals and birds.

    Jun 22, 2015

    1h 07m
18. 18

    Lecture Archive: David “Mas” Masumoto

    Lecture date: May 7, 2015. This talk was part of an ongoing series called The Future of Food hosted by Los Angeles Times Food Columnist Russ Parsons. He talks with farmer and author David “Mas” Masumoto about organic farming, his philosophy, and the organic trend in the U.S.

    Jun 22, 2015

    46m
19. 17

    Lecture Archive: Mel Nutter

    Lecture date: April 30, 2015. Mel Nutter, a former chair of the California Coastal Commission, discussed how cities and counties work with the Coastal Commission to prepare Local Coastal Programs designed to protect California’s coast.

    Jun 22, 2015

    50m
20. 16

    Lecture Archive: Heather Lynch

    Lecture date: March 17, 2015. Heather Lynch discussed penguin biogeography and biology, the threats currently facing many of the world’s penguin species, and the methods used by scientists to map, monitor, and study penguins.

    Apr 13, 2015

    45m
21. 15

    Lecture Archive: Ken Buesseler

    Lecture date: March 11, 2015. Ken Buesseler discussed the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident and ocean radiation.

    Apr 13, 2015

    43m
22. 14

    Lecture Archive: Paul Dimeo

    Lecture date: March 5, 2015. Paul Dimeo discussed the activities of the Aquarium's staff of divers, from cleaning and feeding in the Aquarium's exhibits to scientific dives offsite.

    Apr 13, 2015

    43m
23. 13

    Lecture Archive: Gary Griggs

    Lecture date: February 18, 2015. Gary Griggs discussed how over the past century, humans have changed the California coast in significant ways.

    Apr 10, 2015

    1h 06m
24. 12

    Lecture Archive: Mark Simmons & Dr. Thomas White

    Lecture date: March 25, 2015. The topic of whales in captivity is one of great debate with passionate opinions and feelings on both sides. Hear two perspectives on this topic in a presentation at the Aquarium.

    Mar 27, 2015

    1h 08m
25. 11

    Lecture Archive: Ellen Prager

    Lecture date: February 10, 2015. Marine scientist Ellen Prager discussed her latest book, The Shark Whisperer, the first in a five-part series of adventure novels for young adults.

    Feb 17, 2015

    50m
26. 10

    Lecture Archive: Russ Parsons and Anya Fernald

    Lecture date: February 4, 2015. Russ Parsons and Anya Fernald discuss humane, sustainable methods for raising meat.

    Feb 17, 2015

    53m
27. 9

    Lecture Archive: Anthony Barnosky

    Lecture date: January 28, 2015. Paleobiologist Anthony Barnosky discussed how the impacts of more than 7 billion people on the planet have started a severe mass extinction of life on land and in the sea—and what we can do to stop it.

    Feb 17, 2015

    49m
28. 8

    Lecture Archive: Emily Yam

    Lecture date: January 22, 2015. Emily Yam, the Aquarium’s science interpretation manager, discussed the use of data in ocean exploration.

    Jan 23, 2015

    1h 04m
29. 7

    Lecture Archive: Ray Ban

    Lecture date: January 13, 2015. Ray Ban discussed the unique relationship between the government and academic and private sectors that allows our nation to receive weather and climate forecasts. This is known in meteorology as the weather and climate enterprise.

    Jan 15, 2015

    50m
30. 6

    Lecture Archive: Mark Botton

    Lecture date: January 8, 2015. Mark Botton discussed horseshoe crab conservation and the role these animals play in human health care.

    Jan 15, 2015

    41m