Audio | Conservation Issues
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Breakwater: Alternative 1
- The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny.
- October 26, 2009—The first alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study is proposed by long-time Long Beach resident and engineer Bud Johnson. This is the most cost effective alternative, but researchers think that it does not address the concerns for water quality, habitat improvements, and recreation.
- Categories: Conservation Issues | Environmental News/Information | Educational |
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John Seager
- Global Population and Climate Change
- October 19, 2009—Dr. Seager is the president and CEO of Population Connection . He attained a PhD in animal ecology and population dynamics and a BSc in Zoology at the University of Wales. Dr. Seager believes there is a clear connection between human population growth and virtually every global challenge from poverty to climate change and from species extinction to the political instability of failed nation-states.
- Categories: Climate Change | Conservation Issues | Guest Speakers |
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Purposeful Predators
- You many think that the oceans would be a safer place for all life if top predatory sharks were gone, but just the opposite is true.
- September 15, 2009—Top predatory sharks play a crucial role in the oceans ecosystems. Their predatory behaviors on sick, injured, and lesser predatory animals keep ocean food webs thriving. When you remove top predatory animals, the results can be devastating.
- Categories: Conservation Issues | Educational |
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Common to All Mankind
- Conserving marine species and ecosystems
- August 31, 2009—Marine protected areas are found throughout the oceans of the world. They may carry different names – parks, refuges, reserves, sanctuaries – but all serve to preserve and protect the ocean’s biodiversity and ecosystems. The Aquarium of the Pacific and its sister institutions are assisting in the search for possible new marine protected areas along the southern California coast.
- Categories: Conservation Issues |
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Russ Parsons
- Bringing Sustainability Home
- August 27, 2009—Russ Parsons is the food editor and columnist of the Los Angeles Times. He has been writing about food for 25 years, including almost 20 years at The Times. He is the author of the cookbooks ‘‘How to Read a French Fry’’ and “How to Pick a Peach.” Parsons has won every major American food journalism award, including those from the International Association of Culinary Professionals the Association of Food Journalists, the James Beard Foundation, and the University of Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards.
- Categories: Conservation Issues | Guest Speakers |
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