Science and seafood: understanding and protecting a precious natural resource

If you love seafood, you’re not alone — but every bite comes from a complex and fragile marine ecosystem. To keep our ocean ecosystems thriving and our seafood resources abundant, we need a deeper scientific understanding of how they function.

Join Scripps Oceanography Assistant Professor Dr. Colleen Petrik for a fascinating talk on how cutting-edge ecosystem modeling is helping us understand and protect the marine life we depend on. By blending biology, physics, and mathematics, Dr. Petrik creates “mini ecosystems” on a computer that show how ocean life responds to environmental changes — many of which are driven by human activity.

Discover how this innovative approach guides smarter fisheries management and ocean conservation decisions, supporting sustainable seafood for the future.

Tickets — SOLD OUT

Members: Free

General Public: $12

Seating is limited and lectures often sell out, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m.

This lecture complements the aquarium’s newest exhibition, Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery.  Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystems of the Pacific — from the colder waters of the Pacific Northwest and the beauty of Coastal California to the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.