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
- Jessica Zhong
Jessica Zhong is a graduate student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a member of the Arcila-Betancur Lab. She studies great white sharks by analyzing environmental DNA — genetic traces these sharks leave behind in ocean water — allowing her to better understand their behavior while minimizing disturbance to their natural habitat.
- Dovi Kacev
Dovi Kacev is a shark researcher and teaching professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. His research delves into the fascinating and mysterious world of sharks and rays, focusing on their habitats, behaviors and movement patterns. Driven by a lifelong passion, Dovi is dedicated to uncovering the secrets of shark and ray ecology to deepen our understanding and support conservation and sustainability efforts.
Upcoming Shark Summer Pop-up Science
- 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.