Lightning Talks: Ocean Ancients
Date
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time
6:30pm Pacific time
Location
Streaming on YouTube
Register to receive a broadcast link by email or join to watch on YouTube at 6:30pm Pacific.
Dive deep into the amazing world of ancient animals, fossilized kelp and underwater archeology. During this Lightning Talk, five speakers will have five minutes each to fascinate the audience with their knowledge of long-lasting oceanic wonders. And stay tuned for an amazing post-talk discussion answering audience questions.
Lightning Talks are free digital events where curious community members can connect with scientists and researchers from around the world. Your support keeps programs like these free to all. Donate to the Seattle Aquarium today!
Featured speakers
Cindy Looy (University of California, Berkeley)
Kelp fossilsMaria Pia Miglietta (Texas A&M University at Galveston)
Immortal jelliesDanna Staaf (author)
How cephalopods are the new dinosaursRachel Kalisperis (South Carolina Aquarium)
Horseshoe crabsKramer Wimberley (Diving With a Purpose)
Underwater archaeology
Previous seasons of Lightning Talks
Watch Season 1
Season 1 topics: Sharks; Octopuses; Otters; Orcas
Watch Season 2
Season 2 topics: Sharks; Creatures of the Deep; Birds; Kelp Forests
Watch Season 3
Season 3 topics: Life on the Frozen Edge; Myths and Misconceptions; Jellies; Snails
Watch Season 4
Season 4 topics: Ocean Tech; Cephalopods; Experience the Coral Triangle; Rays
Watch Season 5
Season 5 topics: Salmon
