The Aquarium has been providing free lectures and films by scientists, environmental writers, photographers and others since 1972. The Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute, which has been providing funding for free public lectures at universities and museums since 1836.
Lectures are free and open to the public. Registration is requested. All programs start at 7 p.m. in the Aquarium's Harborside Learning Lab unless otherwise noted. Programs last approximately one hour and are followed by a reception. Most lectures are recorded and available for viewing on our YouTube channel. More information at http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/aquarium_lecture_series/index.php .
Upcoming Lectures
Thursday, March 21
*Book signing to follow
Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard
Rich Wilson, Vendee Globe Sailing Race 2008 - 2009
Thursday, March 28
Using Geographic Information Systems to Keep Our Ocean Blue
Brooke Wikgren, Assistant Scientist/GIS Specialist,
John H. Prescott Marine Laboratory, New England Aquarium
Thursday, April 4
*Book signing to follow
Do Fish Sleep?
Judith S. Weis, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences, Rutgers University
Thursday, April 25
*Book signing to follow
Learning from the Octopus: Nature’s Secrets for
Thriving in an Uncertain World
Dr. Rafe Sagarin, author, Institute of the Environment,University of Arizona
Thursday, May 2
Perspectives of an Artist/Naturalist
James Prosek, author and artist
Thursday, May 9
How Healthy Is the World’s Ocean?
Ben Halpern, Director, Center for Marine Assessment and Planning, and Researcher, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California-Santa Barbara
Thursday, May 16
Save Bristol Bay: The Fight for Sockeye Salmon
Barton Seaver, chef, author and Sustainability Fellow in Residence, New England Aquarium
Thursday, May 30
Simons IMAX Theatre
SWITCH: Discover the Future of Energy
Dr. Scott Tinker, Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology
of the University of Texas and State Geologist of Texas
.
Thursday, June 6
The Surprisingly Familiar Family Lives of Sperm Whales
Shane Gero, Founder and Lead Investigator, The Dominica Sperm Whale Project
Thursday, June 13
Deciphering Shark Secrets: Preparing New Species for the Giant Ocean Tank
Barbara Bailey, Assistant Curator of Husbandry, New England Aquarium,
2012 John H. Cunningham Award Winner
