September 17, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

The Gombessa Expedition: Extreme Dives to Study a Living Fossil

Laurent Ballesta

Laurent Ballesta will discuss his expeditions and innovative diving methods, focusing on his successful 2010 expedition to photograph and research the coelacanth.

• Guest Speaker
• Ocean Exploration

September 18, 2013 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Homeschool Days

The Aquarium of the Pacific would like to invite homeschool networks, students, parents, and teachers to our Homeschool Days

• Education
• Homeschools
• Teachers

September 19, 2013 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Homeschool Days

The Aquarium of the Pacific would like to invite homeschool networks, students, parents, and teachers to our Homeschool Days

• Education
• Homeschools
• Teachers

September 24, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Drugs from the Deep

Shirley Pomponi

Researcher Shirley Pomponi will discuss the chemicals sponges use to defend against predators, communicate with other sponges, reproduce, and even prevent infections that are also being studied for their potential use in treating human disorders and diseases.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream
• Ocean Exploration

October 3, 2013 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

October 3, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

When the Ocean Comes to Your Living Room

John Delaney

John Delaney will discuss the new technologies that are helping oceanographers access and understand the ocean and ocean processes, which drive our planet’s “life-support system.”

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream
• Ocean Exploration

October 9, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Conservation Canines: Tracking a Subtle Scent, a Dog May Help Save the Whales

Dr. Samuel Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation Biology at the University of Washington, has developed methods for monitoring wildlife, including detection dog techniques.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream

October 11, 2013 9:00 AM—4:00 PM

Our Instrumented Earth

NASA Teacher Workshop

With this two day workshop, 5th-12th grade teachers will be introduced to Our Instrumented Earth and new and exciting ways to bring data into the classroom.

• Teachers

October 12, 2013 9:00 AM—4:00 PM

Our Instrumented Earth

NASA Teacher Workshop

With this two day workshop, 5th-12th grade teachers will be introduced to Our Instrumented Earth and new and exciting ways to bring data into the classroom.

• Teachers

October 16, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Using Advanced Technology to Explore the Ocean with Kids in the Pilot’s Seat

Dr. Robert Ballard

Dr. Robert Ballard will discuss his fifty-three years of involvement in the development and use of undersea vehicles to explore the bottom of the ocean and how he is using new and advanced technologies to bring his explorations in real time to the youth of the world.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream
• Ocean Exploration

October 19, 2013 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Teacher Family Day

Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts Teacher Family Free Day!

• Teachers

November 6, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Sustainability and Food Waste

Bernard David

Bernard David will present potential solutions to food waste in the United States, quantifying loss throughout the supply chain, from the agricultural, processing, distribution, food service, and retail industries to households.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream

November 7, 2013 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

November 12, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Alien Life of Inner Space

Laurence Madin

Laurence Madin will provide an up-close view of common but rarely seen animals, based on his exploration via SCUBA diving, submersibles, and remote vehicles.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream
• Ocean Exploration

November 23, 2013 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Why Do We Explore?

NOAA Office of Exploration and Research Professional Development

Meet Okeanos Explorer - a ship dedicated to Ocean Exploration! Through this workshop, teachers will be introduced to deep sea exploration, Okeanos voyages, standard-based lesson plans, on-line resources, and more. Each participant receives a $50 stipend for attending the full day session.

• Education
• Teachers

December 5, 2013 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

December 5, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

The Census of Marine Life

Jesse Ausubel

Jesse Ausubel is one of the founders of the Census of Marine Life, a ten-year scientific initiative to determine the diversity, distribution, and abundance of life in the ocean.

• Guest Speaker
• Live Web Stream
• Ocean Exploration

December 20, 2013 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Homeschool Holiday

Join us for Homeschool Holiday! We are opening our doors to homeschool families, networks, students, parents, and teachers.

• Education
• Homeschools
• Teachers

January 2, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

February 6, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

March 6, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

April 3, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

May 1, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

June 5, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

July 3, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

August 7, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers

September 4, 2014 4:00 PM—4:30 PM

Educator Pre-Visits

1st Thursday of Every Month

To help you prepare for your visit, participate in one of our free educator pre-visits. This tour will give you a chance to see the Aquarium before bringing your students.

• Teachers