Jeffery B. Graham Perspectives On Ocean Science Lecture Series 

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Public: $8
Students/Educators: $5
RSVP: 858-534-5771

The Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series provides concise, comprehensive presentations on research conducted worldwide by scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Scripps scientists are exploring Earth's mysteries in hundreds of research projects under way on every continent. The fall 2008 series of presentations explores marine protected areas and near-shore research in Southern California.

Monday, November 10

Marine Protected Areas: Coming Soon to a Coast Near You
Brian Baird, assistant California secretary for resources & Russell Moll, California Sea Grant director

The development of networks of marine protected areas is a complex mixture of science and politics that engages numerous stakeholders. While all of us recognize the importance and benefit of creating marine protected areas, it is often a challenge to come to an agreement on where to place them. Join Brian Baird, assistant California secretary for resources, and Russell Moll, director of California Sea Grant, as they explain the intricate processes at the state, national, and international level for the creation of networks of marine protected areas and the steps taken to see if these networks are achieving the desired outcomes.

Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA)

This fall's Perspectives lectures are aligned with the MLPA Southern California Aquarium Partnership, a grant-funded collaboration among Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Aquarium of the Pacific, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Ocean Institute to present programs for southern Californians about the provisions of the Marine Life Protection Act. The MLPA, passed by California legislators in 1999, directs the state to design and manage a network of marine protected areas in order to protect marine life and habitats, marine ecosystems and marine natural heritage, as well as improve recreational, educational and study opportunities provided by marine ecosystems.Through lectures, activities and family-friendly events, each institution will engage local audiences in the important process of designating Marine Protected Areas in Southern California.

For more information on the 18-month MPA process for the South Coast Study Region, please visit California Department of Fish and Game¹s website at dfg.ca.gov/mlpa.

Perspectives lectures are intended for a lay audience. Birch Aquarium admission and parking are included. Light refreshments will be served.

Past lectures air on UCSD-TV and broadcast to more than 16 million viewers via satellite and cable television. Past lectures also can be found on YouTube. For more information, visit: http://ucsd.tv/oceanscience