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SUMMARY:AltaSea Open House: Ocean Exploration for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday April 18\, 2026\, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us for an exciting and inspiring Open House on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, featuring a dynamic three-part program designed to engage\, inform\, and celebrate our community. From deep-sea exploration to career discovery and student recognition\, this event offers something for everyone. \nThe program begins with a keynote presentation by Megan Cook\, Director of Outreach and Media at Ocean Exploration Trust. In her talk\, “Ocean Exploration for Everyone\,” Megan will share lessons learned and recent discoveries from some of the deepest\, most mysterious parts of our planet. As a leading science communicator\, Megan has participated in more than 35 deep-sea expeditions and helped bring the excitement of nearly 130 research cruises to global audiences. Her work connects people of all backgrounds to ocean exploration through storytelling\, education\, and inclusive outreach. With experience spanning from tropical reefs to Antarctica’s icy seafloor\, Megan brings a unique perspective on exploration\, conservation\, and the power of discovery. \n  \n \n  \nFollowing the keynote\, students and attendees are invited to participate in Career Day. Meet with our on-site partners\, learn about a variety of professions\, and explore potential career pathways. This is a great opportunity to ask questions\, make connections\, and gain insight into industries you may be passionate about pursuing. \nALTASEA OPEN HOUSE \nWe will close the event with a special Intern Recognition Ceremony honoring our fall and summer interns. Join us in celebrating their hard work\, dedication\, and contributions to our programs. \n \n  \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: 2451 Signal Street\, Berth 58\, Door 8 \nAgenda \nDoors Open: 10:00 AM \nProgram Begins: 10:30 AM \nResource Booths & Career Day: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a day of discovery\, connection\, and celebration! \n  \n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://altasea.org/event/altasea-open-house-ocean-exploration-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Berth 58\, 2451 South Signal Street\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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SUMMARY:AltaSea Open House: ABC Solar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday March 14\, 2026\, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles!\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for another AltaSea Open House\, centered on solar power. This special edition will feature Bradley Bartz\, of ABC Solar Inc. \nABC Solar Incorporated\, a pioneering force in the solar energy industry\, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative and efficient solar solutions since its inception in 2000. Based in Torrance\, California\, ABC Solar is dedicated to harnessing the power of the sun to provide sustainable and eco-friendly energy options to a diverse range of clients. \nSpeaker: Bradley L. Bartz\, Founder\, ABC Solar Incorporated\nCompany: ABC Solar Incorporated\nTheme: The Palos Verdes Landslide: Who Turned the Power Back On!?\n\n\n \nOverview \nBartz’ talk tells the true story of how distributed solar and battery systems were used to restore power during the Palos Verdes landslide—and how that emergency response directly led to mobile power systems now operating at AltaSea and a new vision for floating energy in Los Angeles Harbor.\n\nBIO \nBradley Bartz is an entrepreneur in clean-energy innovator\, and founder of ABC Solar Incorporated\, a solar and battery engineering company established in 2000. Brad’s career spans decades of pioneering work in technology and clean energy from the earliest commercial internet services to new models for emergency power and community sustainability to mobile and floating energy systems. Most recently Brad set up his R&D lab at AltaSea and frequently demonstrates to students of all ages how solar and battery systems work through hands-on prototypes. \nRenowned for its expertise in solar electric grid-tie systems\, ABC Solar has built a solid reputation for designing and installing high-quality solar systems that are uniquely tailored to meet the specific needs of each property. Their extensive portfolio includes residential\, commercial\, and utility-scale solar PV projects\, emphasizing their versatility and commitment to renewable energy. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://altasea.org/event/altasea-open-house-abc-solar/
LOCATION:Berth 58\, 2451 South Signal Street\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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SUMMARY:AltaSea Open House: ReUp Our Ocean
DESCRIPTION:ReUp Our Ocean campaign is turning plastic pollution into surfboard fins and other upcycled sustainable products.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday 31\, 2026\, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles!\nJoin us for AltaSea’s first Open House of 2026\, centered on the power of recycling and ocean stewardship through the ReUp Campaign. This special edition will feature Ryan Harris\, surfboard shaper and sustainability innovator\, who is transforming trash collected from the ocean into functional surfboard fins for boards he upcycles. \nLearn how Ryan’s hands-on approach turns waste he encounters while surfing into high-performance surf components—demonstrating how recycling and creative reuse can directly protect our ocean playground. This event highlights practical solutions\, circular design\, and the role individuals and communities can play in reducing marine debris. \nWhether you’re an ocean advocate\, student\, educator\, or curious about recycling innovation\, this open house offers an inspiring look at trash reimagined. \nRyan Harris grew up in Oregon where surfing required dedication fueled by passion. When he moved to Southern California\, he fell in love with the sacred craft of board shaping\, a natural extension of his artistic background. While working in a traditional poly glass shop\, he met Rey Banatao from Entropy Bio Resins. Rey opened Ryan’s eyes to greener methods of making surfboards. Within a year Ryan was one of the leaders of green board building. \nIn early 2018 Ry launched the Zero Waste Initiative\, another industry first. Just like the Surfboard Industry the Zero Waste system is constantly evolving and he looks forward to the growing list of upcycled sustainable products we can make in it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n33 billion pounds of plastic trash ends up in our ocean every year! That’s two garbage truck loads full\, every minute. \nRyan developed a way to #upcycle one of the worst and most widely spread single use plastics that is littering our beaches and oceans: plastic straws!!!! (And other Ocean Bound Plastic trash and plastic trash I’ve fished out of the ocean) \nIt’s a game changer. \n  \n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://altasea.org/event/altasea-open-house-reup-our-ocean/
LOCATION:Berth 58\, 2451 South Signal Street\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
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SUMMARY:AltaSea Open House: Blue Robotics
DESCRIPTION:ALTASEA OPEN HOUSE BLUE ROBOTICS – BUILDING THE FUTURE OF MARINE ROBOTICS!\n \nJoin us for AltaSea’s final Open House of the year on Saturday\, November 22\, as we dive into the world of marine technology with a special feature on Blue Robotics. Discover how cutting-edge underwater tech is transforming ocean exploration and sustainability. \nFeaturing:\nRusty Jehangir – Blue Robotics Founder and CEO \nRusty completed degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering prior to founding Blue Robotics. Not long after attending USC\, Rusty made the attempt to build a solar powered surfboard to autonomously travel from LA to Hawaii but could not find affordable thrusters. From there Rusty built his own company to provide affordable parts for smaller-scale remotely operated vehicles for ocean exploration. Today\, Rusty employs almost 70 staff members. \nThis open house will also feature a Career Development Day. \nHigh School Students – You are invited to AltaSea’s Career Development Day. Start-up entrepreneurs\, scientists\, and engineers will be available to speak with\, learn from and establish a network. \nRSVP HERE\n 
URL:https://altasea.org/event/altasea-open-house-blue-robotics/
LOCATION:Berth 60\, 2451 South Signal Street\, San Pedro\, CA 90731\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Education,Science
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SUMMARY:AltaSea Open House: Charting the Course of AI in the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Oct. 18\, 2025\, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.\n\nJoin us for an exciting morning at the intersection of ocean innovation and artificial intelligence. “Charting the Course of AI in the Blue Economy” brings together pioneering entrepreneurs\, AI experts\, and sustainability advocates to explore how emerging technologies are transforming our relationship with the ocean. With speakers from Clean Earth Rovers\, Kelp Ark\, and Sperra\, this open house is your chance to dive into real-world applications of AI that are shaping the future of the blue economy. \n  \nWhat’s the “Blue Economy\,” and What Does AI Have to Do with It?\nThe blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth\, improved livelihoods\, and ocean ecosystem health. From aquaculture and marine conservation to coastal infrastructure and waterway monitoring\, the blue economy is rapidly evolving—and AI is playing a key role in that transformation. \nThis event is designed for innovators\, students\, workers\, and curious minds looking to understand how artificial intelligence is being integrated into marine industries and what it means for the future workforce and environmental impact. Whether you’re already in the field or just starting to explore\, there’s something here for you. \n  \nSpeaker & Panelist Bios\n🔹 Jade Clemons \nJade Clemons is a sustainable development wonk\, with expertise in law\, economics\, and policy. At AltaSea\, she leads programming serving blue economy entrepreneurs and industries\, as well as adult workforce development initiatives. Her work centers around California coastal and marine development policy\, entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement and collaboration\, and implementation of accessible blue economy career pathways. \n🔹 Michael Arens \nMichael Arens is the CEO and founder of Clean Earth Rovers\, a marine robotics startup using autonomous vehicles to monitor and clean waterways. A 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree\, Michael is committed to building scalable solutions to fight water pollution. He is a frequent speaker on the role of entrepreneurship in addressing climate change. \n🔹 Hayden Schneider \nHayden Schneider serves as the Partnership and Outreach Associate at Kelp Ark\, an organization advancing kelp farming and marine biodiversity. With a degree in environmental science and a passion for sustainable agriculture\, she works to promote the use of kelp-based biostimulants and build collaborative partnerships in marine conservation. \n🔹 Mason Bell \nMason Bell is Product Manager at Sperra\, where he leads the development of 3D concrete printed infrastructure designed for ocean environments. With a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado and expertise in 3D printing\, Mason is focused on creating renewable\, resilient infrastructure for coastal communities and energy systems. \n  \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nInnovators and entrepreneurs in tech or sustainability\nEnvironmental science and marine biology students\nWorkforce development professionals\nPolicy leaders exploring AI and ocean health\nCurious community members eager to learn more!\n\n  \n  \nClick Reserve a Spot to RSVP! Space is limited\, and light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders at the forefront of AI and the ocean economy. \n\n\n\n\n  \nAltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is a leader in the blue economy that strives towards sustainable and responsible use of ocean resources to promote economic growth\, improve livelihoods\, and ensure the health of ocean ecosystems to address environmental and social challenges within our communities. \nDelve into science\, technology\, engineering\, business\, and the ocean \nThis is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about ocean-based careers that turn to the ocean to develop solutions for some of the planet’s most pressing challenges\, such as climate change\, energy supply\, and global food security. \nOur local ocean-focused and community-based organizations will be available for guests to speak with. Check back — we will announce this month’s on-site exhibiting partners soon!
URL:https://altasea.org/event/altasea-open-house-charting-the-course-of-ai-in-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Berth 60\, 2451 South Signal Street\, San Pedro\, CA 90731\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
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SUMMARY:Project Blue Live Chat with Dr. Yi Chao\, Founder and CEO of Seatrec
DESCRIPTION:“Persistent and Sustainable Ocean Monitoring”\n \nYi Chao is the Founder and CEO of Seatrec. He pioneered the ocean thermal energy harvesting project at NASA JPL in collaboration with his co-Inventors\, Jack Jones and Thomas Valdez. Additionally\, Yi was the PI for the SOLO-TREC project funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the follow-on project Slocum-TREC. \nAs an oceanographer prone to seasickness\, Yi decided to study the ocean from outer space and was a Project Scientist for the successful Aquarius Satellite Mission (a $300M NASA project that launched the first salinity satellite)\, where he was responsible for science\, technology\, and engineering implementation. Yi has worked on numerous projects ranging from ocean science\, satellite oceanography\, ocean modeling\, and underwater technology development. Currently\, he is affiliated with the University of California at Los Angeles as an Adjunct Professor. \nYi holds a B.Sc. in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China\, an M.A.in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics from Princeton University\, and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from Princeton University.
URL:https://altasea.org/event/project-blue-live-chat-with-dr-yi-chao-founder-and-ceo-of-seatrec/
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SUMMARY:From Hydrothermal Vents to Seafloor Mapping: A Deep Dive into the Ocean with the Ocean Exploration Trust Team
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: OET/Nautilus Live \nPanelists\n \nDr. Robert Ballard \nPresident of the Ocean Exploration Trust\nDirector of the Center for Ocean Exploration\, Graduate School of Oceanography URI\n\nAmong the most accomplished and well known of the world’s deep-sea explorers\, Dr. Robert Ballard is best known for his historic discoveries of hydrothermal vents\, the sunken R.M.S. Titanic\, the German battleship Bismarck\, and numerous other contemporary and ancient shipwrecks around the world. During his long career he has conducted more than 150 deep-sea expeditions using the latest in exploration technology. \nDr. Ballard has been a pioneer in the development of advanced deep submergence and telepresence technology. Although his Ph.D. is in Marine Geology and Geophysics\, his scientific interests run the gamut from the volcanic\, tectonic\, and hydrothermal processes of the mid-ocean ridge to deep-sea archaeology and maritime history. Dr. Ballard also spends a great deal of his time involved in various educational outreach programs. In 2008\, Dr. Ballard secured the E/V Nautilus\, which has become his flag-ship for exploration\, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust and funded in part by NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration. Nautilus is connected by way of a high bandwidth satellite link to the University of Rhode Island’s Inner Space Center and from there to the world. \nHe has received prestigious awards from the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society—the Explorers Medal and the Hubbard Medal\, respectively—as well as the Lindbergh Award. In 2003 President George W. Bush presented him with the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal in the Oval Office of the White House. He is currently a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. \nEDUCATION: \nUniversity of California\, Santa Barbara\, B.S. Physical Science\, Majors: Chemistry/Geology; Minors: Physics/Math;\nUniversity of Hawaii\, Graduate School in Oceanography;\nUniversity of Southern California\, Graduate School in Marine Geology; University of Rhode Island\, Graduate School in Oceanography. Ph.D. Marine Geology and Geophysics Ph.D. in Marine Geology and Geophysics the CEO \n\n \nAllison Fundis \nChief Operating Officer\nOcean Exploration Trust\n\nAllison Fundis is the Chief Operating Officer for the Ocean Exploration Trust where she leads the development and management of the organization’s ocean exploration and outreach activities and teams. She pulls from diverse background in scientific\, education\, and extensive sea-going experience to engage the science community\, students\, and the public in telepresence-enabled expeditions aboard the Trust’s exploration vessel Nautilus. Since 2006\, she has led or participated in 50+ expeditions utilizing a variety of deep-sea technologies and submersibles in the Eastern\, North\, and South Pacific Ocean\, Gulf of Mexico\, Gulf of California\, Caribbean Sea\, and the Mediterranean Sea.\n\nBefore joining the Ocean Exploration Trust in 2013\, Allison worked with the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative at the University of Washington. In her role there\, she participated in the planning and installation of the US’s largest cabled seafloor observatory in addition to developing resources and programs for students that utilize the observatory’s real-time data. Allison is a former high school chemistry and biology teacher and remains passionate about making authentic opportunities in STEM available to students\, educators\, and the public through the Ocean Exploration Trust. \nAllison holds a MS degree in Marine Geology from the University of Florida and a BA in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic. Her geological studies focused on understanding the controls on eruption dynamics in submarine volcanic systems. In 2019\, Allison was recognized as an innovation and technology delegate for the Academy of Achievement and as an IF/THEN ambassador by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is a 2020 Fellow National of the Explorers Club and in 2021 was named an Emerging Explorer by the National Geographic Society. \n\n \nDr. Nicole Raineault \n\nChief Scientist & VP\, Exploration & Science Operations\nOcean Exploration Trust\n\nNicole is a marine geologist and ocean mapper who studies seafloor geomorphology. She has been working with the Ocean Exploration Trust since 2010 when she was a navigation intern aboard the vessel E/V Nautilus. After completing her Ph.D. at the University of Delaware in 2012\, she started a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography\, with the purpose of increasing the standard scientific capacity of Nautilus and building a broader shoreside team. She also oversaw the installation and testing of the multibeam sonar and sub-bottom profiling systems. Nicole has been working full-time with the Trust since 2013 and is now the Vice President of Exploration and Science Operations. \n\nModerator\nVal Zavala  \nVal Zavala was anchor and executive producer of “SoCal Connected” until her retirement in 2018. Since joining KCET in 1987 she has won 15 L.A. Emmy awards. She has covered major issues in southern California politics\, education\, government\, demographics\, healthcare\, environment\, economy\, and arts and culture. She has been honored for her community service by numerous organizations including the California Chicano News Media Association\, and Hispanic Americans for Fairness in Media among others. She was a John S. Knight Journalism fellow at Stanford University in 1993. She received her M.A. in journalism from American University and her B.A. in Latin American Studies from Yale University.
URL:https://altasea.org/event/from-hydrothermal-vents-to-seafloor-mapping-a-deep-dive-into-the-ocean-with-the-ocean-exploration-trust-team/
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SUMMARY:The Women of Boeing: Innovation In The Deep Sea
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Boeings’ Meghan Guerrero\, Cheryl Hussong\, and Pryscila Verduzco \n \nMeghan Guerrero is a Boeing Systems and Integration Engineer for the Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) program in Huntington Beach\, CA. She began her career as a support diver for Echo Voyager At-Sea Testing and currently serves as their vehicle operator\, mission planner\, and at sea Test Director. Meghan attended both Esperanza and Yorba Linda High School and continued her education at Fort Lewis College in Durango\, Colorado studying Engineering. She participated in various humanitarian projects in southeast Asia’s Myanmar implementing gravity fed water systems to rural communities lacking safe drinking water and concluded her undergraduate degree leading an independent trip to Myanmar with a team of community partners and senior engineering students. After graduating college\, Meghan earned her Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver Certifications through Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI). Meghan’s field work with Boeing involves several continuous weeks of living and working aboard a 120ft support ship in remote areas off the coast of California. A team of 12-15 crew members eat\, sleep\, and work together to monitor and maintain their XLUUV while it operates under the ocean surface twenty-four hours per day. \n \nCheryl Hussong is a Senior Engineering Manager at the Boeing Company\, supporting the Boeing Defense Systems (BDS) Autonomous Systems division.  Cheryl has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of California at Irvine (UCI) and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (USC).  Cheryl started her career as a software engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company\, now Raytheon Company\, working on several Air Traffic Control systems.  After 10 years at the Raytheon Company\, she moved to Rockwell Collins and managed In-flight Entertainment systems for several airlines.  Cheryl left Rockwell Collins after 5 years and has been working at the Boeing Company as an Engineering Manager supporting military communication programs and currently unmanned underwater vehicle programs.  Cheryl has been married to her husband\, Matthew\, for 28 years and they have 2 sons in college. \n \nPryscila Verduzco is Test & Evaluation Engineer at the Boeing Company. Holding a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cal Poly Pomona\, I have worked in the defense industry working on projects that help protect our nation since 2012. I started my career at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and was there for 5.5yrs assessing\, calibrating\, designing\, and testing various weapons systems and the bigger structures they support. I then transitioned to my current position at Boeing\, where I design\, integrate\, and test the next generation of unmanned underwater vehicles. I’ve also been fortunate enough to collaborate with Boeing and Discovery Education on the FutureU program\, which brings hands-on and virtual STEM activities to K12 schools (including an Echo Voyager VR experience!).
URL:https://altasea.org/event/live-chat-with-boeing-ocean-explorers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20160107T221700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T003602Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - December 2
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Pondella II\, Occidental College and Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI)
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series-december-2/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20160107T221600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T203920Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - October 7
DESCRIPTION:The next installment in our Discovery Lecture Series with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will focus on the remarkable sea slug. Learn more about the event and how to RSVP by visiting the Aquarium’s site.
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series-october-7/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20160107T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T003753Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - August 5
DESCRIPTION:John Calambokidis\, Research Biologist\, Cascadia Research \nThe amazing underwater world of blue and humpback whales: new tags provide insights into their lives and the threats they face \nJohn Calambokidis of Cascadia Research has studied blue and humpback whales off California for 30 years. Starting with photographic identification of individual whales that now allows Cascadia to track most of the animals that feed off the US West Coast. More recently he has been using various types of tags to open up the underwater world of these animals. This has included video cameras that provide unique views of how these animals feed and interact underwater. These tags have also become powerful new tools for examining the threats whales face off California allowing an examination of how they respond to Navy sonar or the close approach of ships. The talk will trace some of the evolution of this research\, the new insights it is providing into the underwater lives of whales\, and will include some unique underwater videos of whales. \nJohn Calambokidis is a Senior Research Biologist and one of the founders of Cascadia Research Collective\, a non-profit research organization formed in 1979 based in Olympia\, Washington. He periodically (1991-2013) serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Evergreen State College teaching a course on marine mammals. His primary interests are the biology of marine mammals and the impacts of humans. He has served as Project Director of over 100 projects. He has authored two books on marine mammals (on blue whales and a guide to marine mammals) as well as more than 150 publications in scientific journals and technical reports.
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series-august-5/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20160107T221358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T002843Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - June 3
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jeff Armstrong\, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series-june-3/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20160107T220827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T220357Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - April 1
DESCRIPTION:Outlook on the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Energy\nDr. Ann Bull\, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series-4/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T044733
CREATED:20151229T182344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T182814Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series - February 5
DESCRIPTION:The Vast Frontier: Tales From the Darkside\n Presented by Mike Schaadt\, Director of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium \n\nThe ocean provides 99% of the living space on our planet and most of it is hundreds of feet of water column in the open oc \nean. Virtually every taxonomic group on earth has a representative that lives in this vast living space. Scientific studies of this important area of our planet are woefully lacking. What we do know is helping us determine what actions people can take to keep the oceans healthy. \nMike Schaadt\, a life-long Southern Californian\, is Director of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA). He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and a Master’s degree in Biology from CSU Long Beach. Mike has been involved in formal and informal marine science education for more than 35 years. Mike has taught biology at local community colleges and brings to his job a strong background in science education. He has authored or co-authored over a dozen journal publications/book chapters and three books. He has a keen interest in finding novel ways to motivate people to learn about and care for the oceans. His research interest is the natural history of plankton with special emphasis on deepsea forms. \nClick here for teacher resources related to this lecture. \nPlease RSVP to: lecture@cmaqua.org
URL:https://altasea.org/event/discovery-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Science
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