California Marine Biodiversity: Knowing the Past and Planning for the Future

The California coast includes some of the most diverse marine habitats in the world, but the health of our coastal habitats is at risk. Climate change, pollution, and overfishing threaten to diminish the vitality of the marine ecosystems which play an important role in San Francisco Bay Area life. Join us to learn about the amazing diversity of life just off our coast and how local researchers are working to understand the effects of global climate change on intricate species interactions. What are the challenges we face as ocean conservators and educators, and what actions can we take? Join us to find out what is needed to allow life on our shores to thrive.

This year's BioForum will have a new format! The morning session will be similar to past years, with three renowned scientists presenting their research to a general audience. In the afternoon, a smaller group of teachers will gather for lunch in the Classroom and will engage in a more in-depth and interactive conversations with the speakers. Note that space in the afternoon session is limited, and a separate admission fee is required.

Background     BioForum is a twice-annual seminar series designed for middle school and high school science teachers, which is also open to the interested public. Each symposium is held at the California Academy of Sciences and features presentations on current science and sustainability topics by renowned researchers. The presentations are followed by a panel discussion and question-and-answer session with the speakers and the moderator. BioForums are excellent professional development opportunities for science educators, providing up-to-date information on research that will enrich their teaching.

8:30 Doors open. Complimentary coffee/ tea will be available.
9:00 Rebecca Johnson: Welcome and Introduction
9:20 1st speaker
10:10 Break
10:20 2nd speaker
11:10 3rd speaker
12:00 Conclusion

Call 1-800-794-7576 to reserve your seat, or purchase tickets online, for the following event:California Marine Biodiversity: Knowing the Past and Planning for the Future
Saturday, March 19th
9:00 am
Forum, California Academy of Sciences

AFTERNOON SESSION Open to teachers only. Space is limited!
You must call 1-800-794-7576 to reserve your seat for both the morning and afternoon session.
Location: Classroom, California Academy of Sciences
Admission: $40.00 (includes both morning and afternoon sessions)