Dr. Judith S. Weis
The diverse fish species of the world play important roles in our ecosystems and environment. They may appear to live a dull existence, but these animals can change color and sex, produce light and electricity, regenerate injured fins, and some can even walk on land.
Dr. Judith Weis will discuss these interesting facts from her recent book, Do Fish Sleep? Fascinating Answers to Questions about Fishes. The book covers a wide range of topics, from fish biology basics to the importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy populations. Copies of Weis’ book will be available for purchase and Weis will be signing copies after the lecture.
Weis is a professor of biological sciences at Rutgers University. Her research focuses mostly on estuarine ecology and she has published over 200 refereed scientific papers. Her last book, Salt Marshes: A Natural and Unnatural History, was published in 2009. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, was a Congressional Science Fellow with the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and was a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Indonesia in 2006. She is currently chair of the Science Advisory Board of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
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| When |
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011 | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
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| Cost | $5 for public; FREE for Aquarium members, teachers, and students with valid ID and advanced reservations. |
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| RSVP | (562) 590-3100, ext. 0 |
| Links | View past lecture videos |
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