Join us LIVE and learn from the best! We’re offering small groups of up to ten participants exclusive one-hour lectures, presentations, and other learning opportunities on a variety of topics. See below for more information. We hope you can join us!

The Lecture

What influences a great white shark to travel? - Have you ever braved the cold to get a snack, avoided the cold part of the pool, napped in the sun, or decided to go on a warm vacation in the winter? Juvenile white sharks might be making similar decisions as they navigate their environment within their nearshore aggregation sites off Southern California. Join us in uncovering how temperature and food availability may be influencing juvenile white shark movement and the timing and spatial scale of that decision-making at this vulnerable life stage.

Date: February 16th, 2023

Time: 9:00pm-10:00pm EST / 6:00pm-7:00pm PST

Method: A Zoom link will be emailed to you.

The Speaker

Emily Spurgeon - Saving the Blue Expedition Leader

Emily’s Publications: www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Spurgeon-2

Emily graduated with a BSc in Biological sciences with a concentration in Marine Biology and Conservation from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. Upon completion of her BSc, Emily worked as a research assistant and environmental consultant aiding in and overseeing a wide variety of research projects across several taxa including conducting benthic and pelagic surveys, eelgrass restoration in local estuaries, studying climate change induced range expansion in invertebrates, etc.

Emily is currently a full-time research technician and pursuing a Master of Science degree at California State University, Long Beach, under the advisement of Dr. Chris Lowe. Emily’s research focuses on the factors underpinning juvenile white shark movement and behavior within their aggregation sites in their Southern California nursery areas. Emily utilizes a variety of technology such as autonomous underwater vehicles, acoustic telemetry, aerial drones, and real time tracking to understand how juvenile white sharks are interacting with their habitat, each other, and the public. Using spatial analysis and neural net models, Emily’s goal is to predict where and when these sharks will appear across Southern California as well as how long they may stay to inform the public on how to share the waves with this charismatic species.

Highlights

• Learn from a leading expert!

• 100% online! Our lectures will be presented LIVE via Zoom which allows for natural interactions. No talk is pre-recorded!

• Class size is limited to ten, creating a comfortable, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere.

• You will receive a certificate of completion for attending the talk.

• These lectures are designed for beginning and intermediate learners.

Requirements

• No qualifications are required, this lecture is open to anyone!

• All you need is access to a cell phone or laptop with Zoom.

Pricing and Scholarships

We have priced these lectures at $50 per participant to ensure they are within reach for the most learners. We offer one FREE spot on each lecture as part of our ongoing scholarship opportunities for minority groups, youth, service members, and veterans and their families. Please email us contact@savingtheblue.org if you would like to be considered for a lecture scholarship.

Important

This lecture was designed to be informative, and you will receive an electronic (PDF) certificate to confirm you attended a one-hour educational talk. This is purely an educational presentation and does not confer a qualification of any kind, but you will learn a lot!

** Your certificate will be sent as a PDF to your email address **

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to prepare anything before the lecture?

• You should create a Zoom account before the start of the lecture.

• Make sure you have a good internet connection, so you don’t miss a thing!

When will I receive a Zoom meeting invitation?

• You will be emailed one to two weeks before the lecture with a meeting invitation link.

Will I need anything during the lecture?

• You will likely want pen and paper or an electronic devise to take notes.

• Bring whatever you will need to be comfortable, such as a beverage and chargers for any devices you will be using during the talk.

What happens if I book and miss the lecture?

• All sales are final. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or rain checks.

What if I’m running late, can I still join?

• Yes. Click through the link and join us as soon as you can!

Will I receive a qualification?

• This lecture was designed to be informative to the public, and participants will receive an electronic (PDF) certificate to confirm you attended a one-hour educational talk.

• These courses do not confer a qualification or credentials of any kind.

What language will the lecture be given in?

The lecture will be presented in English.

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