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News Archive (March 2000 - June 2008)
Panelists to discuss renewable energy from the ocean in annual Norris Lecture November 10 SANTA CRUZ, CA--Panelists will explore the current prospects of deriving renewable energy from our oceans in the annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7 p.m. The event, "Renewable Energy from the Sea," is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and admission is first come, first served. The panelists represent a broad range of expertise in issues related to public policy and regulatory guidelines, the physical challenges involved in developing the technology to harness energy from the ocean, and understanding its potential impacts on the ocean environment and ocean life:
The moderator of the panel will be Gary Griggs, distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences and director of UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences. Griggs is an expert on coastal geology, geologic hazards, coastal erosion, shorelines and beaches, and sea level rise. This event is sponsored by Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital and John and Enid Rusev. For more information, please call the Seymour Center at (831) 459-3800. Overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Seymour Center is a "living classroom" featuring aquariums, exhibits, touch tanks, whale skeletons, full-scale elephant seal models, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed ocean vistas. The aquariums and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists locally and around the world. Interactive stations provide hands-on learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life. The Seymour Center is located at the end of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Seymour Center presents lecture on marine mammals and conservation SANTA CRUZ, CA—What are two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, three Southern sea otters, and one endangered Hawaiian monk seal telling us about conservation of wild marine mammal populations around the world? Come dive into the world of marine ecosystem conservation and preservation with the Beau Richter, Head Trainer for UCSC’s Marine Mammal Physiology Project in a public lecture at the Seymour Center at 1 p.m. this Sunday, November 21. Richter’s talk “Marine Mammals and the Physiology Project," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. The Marine Mammal Physiology Project, under the direction of Dr. Terrie Williams, exercise physiologist and professor at UCSC, seeks to answer the important question of what it costs marine mammals to survive in the ocean. In other words, how much energy must these animals expend to accomplish their daily activities such as swimming, diving, foraging, and mating. Until scientists understand more about what marine animals need to survive in a changing environment, no progress can be made in protecting the resources they need to make a living in the ocean. Richter will discuss how marine mammals are trained to voluntarily cooperate in the data collection process, what these projects are designed to investigate, what has been learned to date, and plans for the future. The ultimate goal with this research is to convert the knowledge gained into conservation of wild populations around the world. Located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, the Seymour Center provides exciting and engaging ocean education programs for the visiting public and for students of all ages. It is dedicated to educating youth, families, and the general public about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 60,000 people each year. WHAT: FEATURING: WHEN: WHERE: ADMISSION: INFORMATION: (831) 459-3800 or http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Seymour Center presents lecture on Gulf Coast oil spill SANTA CRUZ, CA—Do you enjoy oysters, shrimp, and other seafood? Mike Beck, Lead Marine Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a research associate at UC Santa Cruz will discuss the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, its impacts on coastal habitats, how our response may have worsened the impacts, and how we can envision a better future for the Gulf, in a public lecture at the Seymour Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 17. Beck’s talk “Oil, Oyster Reefs, and the Gulf of Mexico," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. Beck is an expert in the conservation and restoration of oyster reefs and near shore habitats, and has worked on conservation in the Gulf of Mexico for over 20 years. According to Beck, “The Gulf of Mexico is one of the few places on earth where the health of the environment is so obviously linked to the health of the economy and the community on such a vast scale. Eight-five percent of the world’s oyster reefs have been lost, and the remaining few are one of the most imperiled marine habitats. The oyster reefs of the Gulf are not merely the best in the nation; they are the best in the world, a global treasure. Yet, even in the Gulf, some 50 to 90 percent of the oyster reefs have been lost, and that was before BP’s oil spill.” The Deepwater Horizon spill presents a new and significant threat to the Gulf of Mexico region. The full effects of the spill on the environment and the economy of the Gulf Coast remain unclear. “What it clear is that this accident will have a continued and potentially long-term impact on the region,” says Beck. Beck, just back from the Gulf Coast, will reflect on the emerging and conflicting information from the various public and private organizations studying the region. “Just cleaning up the spill will not be sufficient.” Come hear the most up-to-date information on the oil spill, and efforts to restore the Gulf’s habitats that will enhance fisheries, water quality, coastal protection, and recreational and natural resources. Located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, the Seymour Center provides exciting and engaging ocean education programs for the visiting public and for students of all ages. It is dedicated to educating youth, families, and the general public about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 60,000 people each year.
New shark pool marks Seymour Center's 10th anniversary on Sunday, October 10 Public celebration on "10-10-10" includes opening of hands-on shark and ray exhibit SANTA CRUZ, CA--The Seymour Center at UCSC's Long Marine Laboratory will mark its 10th anniversary with a public celebration on Sunday, October 10, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (64+) and children (4-16). Free for members, UCSC undergraduates with valid student ID, and all 10-year-old children. The highlight of the event will be the opening of a new shark and ray pool inside the center. This hands-on exhibit will give visitors a chance to see local sharks and rays up close and feel the "dermal teeth" that give sharkskin its sandpaper texture. While getting to know these fascinating creatures, visitors will also learn about research and conservation efforts. Sharks are top ocean predators and play a vital role in marine ecosystems, but many species around the world are in trouble. Sharks grow slowly and produce relatively few offspring. Pressures from fishing and habitat loss have contributed to alarming declines in some populations. Special demonstrations, raffles, and tours will also take place throughout the afternoon, and the Ocean Discovery Shop will offer a 10-percent discount on all items. The center's classrooms will be open for demonstrations and self-guided activities. The Seymour Marine Discovery Center opened to the public in March 2000. More than 60,000 people visit the center every year. Throughout 2010, children turning 10 years old will receive free entry during their birthday month. Overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Seymour Center is a "living classroom" featuring aquariums, exhibits, touch tanks, whale skeletons, full-scale elephant seal models, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed ocean vistas. The aquariums and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists locally and around the world. Interactive stations provide hands-on learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life. The Seymour Center is located at the end of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Marine experts to discuss a decade of ocean discoveries in annual Norris Lecture on Thursday, October 7 SANTA CRUZ, CA--A panel of four marine scientists from UC Santa Cruz will discuss a decade of ocean discoveries in the annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory on Thursday, October 7, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event, "A Decade of Marine Science: Lessons Learned," are now on sale at the Seymour Center ($6 general admission; $4 for members). In keeping with the upcoming celebration of the Seymour Center's 10th anniversary on October 10, the theme of the discussion will be the "top ten things we've learned about the ocean over the past ten years." The panelists are experts in a broad range of ocean-related subjects:
"The last decade has produced revolutionary changes in how we investigate the oceans, in our understanding of how they work, and in the state of ocean health, as well as breakthroughs in developing new approaches for protecting the sea," Griggs said. The moderator of the panel will be Mike Jung, publisher of the Santa Cruz Sentinel and a member of the Friends of Long Marine Lab Board of Directors. For more information about this event, please call the Seymour Center at (831) 459-3800. Overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Seymour Center is a "living classroom" featuring aquariums, exhibits, touch tanks, whale skeletons, full-scale elephant seal models, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed ocean vistas. The aquariums and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists locally and around the world. Interactive stations provide hands-on learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 60,000 people each year. The Seymour Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary on 10/10/10. The Seymour Center is located at the end of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Seymour Center presents lecture on climate change and wine SANTA CRUZ, CA—Lisa Sloan, UC Santa Cruz Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and David Graves, co-founder and managing partner of Saintsbury Winery in Napa, will discuss climate change and its impact on wine making in a public lecture at the Seymour Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 19. Sloan and Graves’ talk "Climate Change and Wine: Observations, impacts, and implications," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. The controversy concerning climate change is more “sensational story” than reality. Even skeptics accept the climate is changing. Why, how fast, and what it could mean to us are questions professor Lisa Sloan is trying to answer. Using powerful modeling tools, Sloan and her colleagues have been examining marine and terrestrial geologic records of climatic and environmental change, and investigating the driving forces behind such changes. Recently, Sloan has developed a more detailed regional model that enables her to see different climate effects throughout California’s diverse geography. Her research on the local and statewide impacts of climate change could effect how we manage everything from the water supply to coastal fisheries to the demand for power during the summer—to wine making. Sloan continues to advance her research using David Graves’ Napa Valley winery, Saintsbury, as a data collection site. Their collaboration has moved Graves into the forefront of wine makers taking the long view of winemaking—thinking about how climate change will change their grapes, their product, and their industry. As wine grapes are extraordinarily sensitive to temperature, the industry amounts to an early-warning system for problems that could affect all food crops. David, and his business partner, Dick Ward have always believed that innovation and a critical look at the vineyard, terroir, and winemaking is the best route to increasing quality. "Wine is tied to place more than almost any other form of agriculture, in the sense that the names of the place are on the bottle," says David. In their Science Sunday talk, Lisa and David will talk about what drives climate change, what the models are indicating for the future of California’s climate, and how these models are offering wine makers the opportunity to act now to ensure that their wines and their industry will adapt in an uncertain future. Located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, the Seymour Center provides exciting and engaging ocean education programs for the visiting public and for students of all ages. It is dedicated to educating youth, families, and the general public about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 60,000 people each year. The Seymour Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary on 10/10/10.
Seymour Center presents lecture on climate change and coastal erosion SANTA CRUZ, CA—Gary Griggs, UC Santa Cruz Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences will discuss climate change and coastal erosion in a public lecture at the Seymour Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 15. Griggs' talk, "Climate Change, Rising Sea Levels and Coastal Retreat," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. For the past several years climate change has become a hot button topic and even mentioning global warming seems to polarize many people. There are both natural causes and also human activities that have contributed to climate change. Regardless of the causes, one response to a warming climate has been the melting of ice caps and glaciers and the warming of the oceans, which both raise sea level. The level of the ocean has been rising since the last Ice Age ended 18,000 years ago, and the shorelines of the world have been gradually moving landward or retreating in response. In his Science Sunday talk, Gary will talk about what drives climate change, how sea level has changed over the past several hundred thousand years, and what some of the projections are for future sea levels along our shoreline. He will also illustrate how the coastline of Santa Cruz has changed over the past century and present some perspectives on where we might go from here and options for the future. Gary Griggs’ interest in surfing and the coastline let him to an undergraduate degree in Geology at UC Santa Barbara and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Oregon State University. He is one of UCSC’s pioneer faculty and is a Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences. He has been studying the coast of California for the past 42 years and has just come out with a new book, his 6th, Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast. Gary also writes a bi-weekly column for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Our Ocean Backyard. He was honored last year, along with several others including Julie Packard and Pierce Brosnan, by the California Coastal Commission and Sunset Magazine, as a Coastal Hero for his work on the California coast. Two years ago he received the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award. Located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, the Seymour Center provides exciting and engaging ocean education programs for the visiting public and for students of all ages. It is dedicated to educating youth, families, and the general public about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 60,000 people each year.
Science Sunday at the Seymour Center––Life and Death on the Central Coast: Thriving elephant seals and declining sea lions—what's going on? Santa Cruz, CA—The Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab kicks-off Science Sunday on February 21 at 1:00 PM. Science Sunday at the Seymour Center is a new monthly science lecture and discussion featuring leading marine scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists from throughout the Monterey Bay area. Each month, presentations will focus on topics of public interest locally, nationally, and internationally. Lectures are designed to make science interesting and "user-friendly" for everyone. Science Sunday at the Seymour Center is the third Sunday of every month at 1:00 PM and is free with admission or membership. Inaugural speakers, Guy Oliver, UCSC research associate at Long Marine Lab, and Pat Morris, UCSC research biologist and assistant manager of the Año Nuevo Island Reserve have together spent more than 45 years studying elephant seals and sea lions in California. Come hear first hand what they have to say about why these species are responding so differently to conditions along the Central Coast in their talk—Life and Death on the Central Coast: Thriving elephant seals and declining sea lions—what's going on? Few people have spent as much time on Año Nuevo Reserve as Oliver and Morris. They are currently conducting behavioral and physiological research on Northern elephant seals, California sea lions, and Northern sea lions and have become the “go-to-guys” for information on these ubiquitous marine mammals along the Central Coast. “Guy and Pat, by spending almost every day in the field at Año Nuevo during the mating and pupping seasons, have become experts in elephant seal biology and natural history,” said Julie Barrett Heffington, Director of the Seymour Center. “It is fascinating to listen to their day-to-day experiences out in the field. They provide a current and real time window into what is happening on the beach.” Located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, the Seymour Center provides exciting and engaging ocean education programs for the visiting public and for students of all ages. It is dedicated to educating youth, families, and the general public about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. The Seymour Center is open six days a week, year-round, and serves more than 58,000 people each year.
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