California's 100-million year old Endangered Sea Turtles
Pacific leatherbacks dives below the surface © Doug Perrine/Seapics.com
Join us: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM Randall Museum, San Francisco
- Registration Required -
Mike Milne, Leatherback Campaigner, Sea Turtle Restoration Project
Scott Benson, Leatherback Scientist, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
Pacific Leatherback sea turtles have survived in our oceans for millions of years, but in the last 25 years their population has decreased by ~ 90%. Can the Pacific leatherback population survive and eventually recover? Mike Milne will discuss the threats facing this critically endangered sea turtle and talk about how we can help save this 100-mmilion year old species. Marine Turtle researcher Scott Benson will discuss the past, present, and future of leatherback turtle research in the Pacific, sharing his stories from the forefront of ecology.
BONUS: Rare video of turtles feeding on jellyfish off the California coast as seen from “turtle-cams.”
Only Pre-registered guests will be seated. Fill out the form below to ensure your space.
The event is part of the 2008-2009 Public Lecture series: Human Impacts on Ocean Health and is hosted by the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.
The Randall Museum is located at 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114.
