The head of a gray whale surfaces to breathe

ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Anne E. Bowles

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday September 13 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Bowles will be presenting “60 Years of Returning to the Sea – A Personal Perspective on Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute’s Six Decades in the tradition of Carl and Laura Hubbs“. No registration is required. About the Speaker: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) is an … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Anne E. Bowles

Animal tracks in dirt on a cliff above the ocean

Fall Series of Tracker-Naturalist Classes

Ever go out hiking in your favorite open space hoping to see wildlife but finish without seeing a single animal.  Some mammals are secretive by nature or only active at night or early morning.  If we do not actually see an animal in the field, how do we know it exists in a specific location, know where and why it moves, and understand its behaviors? Tracking provides … Continue reading Fall Series of Tracker-Naturalist Classes

Glowing Fireworms Anyone?

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected August and September for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Glowing Fireworms Anyone?

The head of a gray whale surfaces to breathe

ACS Lecture Series – Jessica Crance

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday July 12 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Jessica Crance will be presenting “Right on the brink: Can North Pacific right whales be saved?” No registration is required. About the Speaker:Jessica Crance is a marine mammal bioacoustician with the Cetacean Assessment and Ecology Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Jessica Crance

Naturally Speaking Series – Flying Machines – Avian Adaptations for Flight

This a hybrid event – in-person in the auditorium as well as a free event on Zoom. Biologist and science educator Sam Wynns is nerdy for birds. From their beautiful feathers, melodic songs, and silly dances she appreciates all things avian, but one amazing characteristic stands above all – their ability to fly. Join Sam as she explores avian adaptations for flight in this interactive, family friendly Naturally … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – Flying Machines – Avian Adaptations for Flight