2010 Lectures
Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King - A highly-praised biography of the famous ocean naturalist
Join us for a presentation by author Brad Matsen
When: February 13, 2010 4:30 pm
Where: Northwest Maritime Center, Maritime Heritage Building
Admission: $10, $7 for PTMSC and NWMC members. To register, call 385.5582 ext. 104.
Twenty years ago, maritime writer Brad Matsen hung out at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, where he became acquainted with the Pacifi c spiny lumpsucker, one of the science center’s smallest attractions. That visit turned into “Shocking Fish Tales,” a classic little book about the wonders of the Northwest marine environment. Since then, Matsen has become a celebrated maritime writer, with books on salty topics ranging from commercial fishing to the sinking of the Titanic. Matsen will be available for a book signing following the presentation.
PTMSC ANNUAL MEETING
Tracking Blue and Humpback Whales: Latest Research
John Calambokidis, Cascadia Research Collective
When: Feb 20, 4 PM
Where: Port Townsend Yacht Club on Washington Ave, Boat Haven
Admission: Free to PTMSC Members, $7 to non-members
Recent studies are revealing secrets of blue and humpback whale migrations and underwater behavior. Using new tags attached with suction cups, this work is providing a unique view into the underwater lives of these giants – as well as the threats they face. In addition to photographs, John’s talk will feature new footage taken from the back of a blue whale.