Perspectives Lecture Series: November 2025
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Science and seafood: understanding and protecting a precious natural resource
If you love seafood, you’re not alone — but every bite comes from a complex and fragile marine ecosystem. To keep our ocean ecosystems thriving and our seafood resources abundant, we need a deeper scientific understanding of how they function.
Join Scripps Oceanography Assistant Professor Dr. Colleen Petrik for a fascinating talk on how cutting-edge ecosystem modeling is helping us understand and protect the marine life we depend on. By blending biology, physics, and mathematics, Dr. Petrik creates “mini ecosystems” on a computer that show how ocean life responds to environmental changes — many of which are driven by human activity. Discover how this innovative approach guides smarter fisheries management and ocean conservation decisions, supporting sustainable seafood for the future.
Seating is limited and lectures often sell out, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m.
Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/perspectives-lecture-series-november
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium is more than an aquarium — it’s the public outreach center for UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where guests are invited into the cutting edge of ocean discovery. Groundbreaking research comes to life through immersive exhibits, hands-on activities and unforgettable animal encounters, all set against sweeping views of the Pacific. Journey through Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, where the ocean’s hidden wonders are revealed — from the hidden world of a Giant Pacific Octopus to the incredible biodiversity of a coral reef. Step into Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins to meet the world’s smallest penguins, the only place on the West Coast where visitors can see them up close. Explore a dynamic museum wing where science and art intersect, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in ocean research, conservation and exploration.
Ticket prices vary by date and time with the best prices available online in advance. Annual memberships are also available. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for details including the Daily Schedule.