Sip, snack and dive into shark science!
Join us for special Pop-Up Science nights on select Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. during Shark Summer!
🦈 Face-to-Fin with Shark Experts: Chat with Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers and dive into the latest discoveries in shark science.
🍹 Shark Bites & Sips: Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites from Blue Wave Bistro
🐟 Jaw-some Science: Enjoy fun, interactive activities that explore shark science
🌅 Golden Hour Views: Soak in dreamy ocean views over Blue Beach
It’s a fin-tastic evening of bites, brews and jaw-dropping discoveries!
Featured Shark Summer Scientists
- Brendan Talwar
Brendan Talwar is a postdoctoral scholar at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where he combines marine ecology and fisheries science to advance sustainable fishing and protect threatened species. His research focuses on sustainable seafood and fishing practices, shark ecology as well as the conservation of threatened species.
- Rosa Runcie
Rosa Runcie is a biology professor at Southwestern College specializing in marine ecology. Her research focuses on the roles of large pelagic fish— like sharks and tunas — in the California Current Ecosystem.
Upcoming Shark Summer Pop-up Science
- Pop-Up Science: Thursday, July 24
Dive into a special Shark Summer Pop-Up Science on Thursday, July 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring Shark Summer Scientists Jessica Zhong and Dovi Kacev.
- Pop-Up Science: Thursday, August 7
Dive into a special Shark Summer Pop-Up Science on Thursday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring Shark Summer Scientists Valentina Di Santo and Dovi Kacev.