Aquarium of the Pacific

You are invited to explore topics relating to sustainability in California with experts offering different perspectives on persistent problems that have eluded resolution. Each class will focus on a different topic, as follows:

Wednesday, April 9, Please arrive 30 minutes early for first session.

Is Southern California Running on Empty?

When turning the water off while brushing your teeth is not enough, what are some strategies to get Southern California through its looming long-term water crisis?

Wednesday, April 16

Cutting Emissions May Not Be Fast Enough

When reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are too slow in coming, what complementary approaches are there to slow global climate change?

Wednesday, April 23

One Fish, Two Fish, No Fish

When our wild-caught fisheries can not meet demand, where will our seafood come from? Will it all be imported? Is offshore aquaculture in Southern California’s future? Should it be?

Wednesday, April 30

Marine Life Needs Safe Places Too

Marine Protected Areas: What are they? Why are they important? What are their roles in conserving marine biodiversity, and rebuilding fish stocks? How will we know if they work?  What is in store for Southern California?

*Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit is offered through California State University, Long Beach