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Perspectives on Ocean Science
Perspectives on Ocean Science Presentation Series

Jeffrey B. Graham

Perspectives on Ocean Science

Presentation Series

Second Monday Monthly, 6:30-8pm

Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentations begin at 7pm.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists are exploring Earth's mysteries in hundreds of research projects under way on every continent. Learn about cutting-edge exploration and travel the world with researchers along their paths to discovery.

Members: FREE
Public $8
Students, Educators, UCSD $5*
Aquarium admission, parking, and refreshments are included.

*Free admission to the first 30 UCSD students; must RSVP


Monday, May 12
Methane Hydrates: Natural Hazard or Natural Resource?
Miriam Kastner, Ph.D.
Since the 1970s, naturally occurring frozen methane hydrate has been recognized in oceanic sediments along the edges of continents around the globe. Learn how renowned geochemist Miriam Kastner is studying these enormous methane reservoirs and why she is striving to understand their potential impact on global warming and on the stability of sediments along vast stretches of the world s continental margins.

 
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