New England Aquarium Lectures

Boston, MA

Past Climate and Sea-Level Changes: Looking Back to Our Future
Past Climate and Sea-Level Changes: Looking Back to Our Future
Stephen Pekar
March 8, 2012
00:54:22
Carbon dioxide levels are predicted to rise during this century to levels not seen in over 25 million years.
One Man’s Crusade to Save the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
One Man’s Crusade to Save the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Fernando Manzano
February 7, 2011
00:43:33
Fernando Manzano, known as Papa Tortuga, speaks about his life's work in bringing Kemp's ridley sea turtles back from the edge of extinction. His efforts have made a remarkable impact on the population of this critically endangered species.
In Search of Dragons
In Search of Dragons
Jeremy Brodt
December 13, 2010
01:00:00
Sea dragons are masters of ornate camouflage. Their bodies are covered in frond-like appendages, giving them the appearance of a floating piece of algae or kelp.
Lobsters and Their Kids on the Move in the Gulf of Maine
Lobsters and Their Kids on the Move in the Gulf of Maine
Jason Goldstein
November 22, 2010
00:56:24
Do lobsters migrate like many birds and whales? Studies of egg-bearing lobsters indicate seasonal movement patterns that may serve to expose eggs to optimal water temperatures over their 9-to-12 month incubation period.
The Great Penguin Rescue
Dyan deNapoli
November 16, 2010
01:00:00
Dyan deNapoli speaks about the Treasure oil spill that occurred on June 23, 2000--a cargo ship that sank off the coast of South Africa, spilling 1,300 tons of oil and putting 75,000 African penguins at risk.
Complicated Kingdom: Inside Tropical Reefs
Randi Rotjan
November 2, 2010
00:51:49
Coral biologist Randi Rotjan discusses the complicated nature of reef systems. Coral reefs are justifiably famous for their beauty and spectacular biodiversity, which certainly matches and possibly exceeds that of tropical rainforests.
Global Climate Change: The Ross Ice Shelf
Gregory S. Stone
November 23, 2002
00:13:49
Greg Stone, vice president of Global Marine Programs at New England Aquarium, discusses Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf, and addresses the long-standing and pervasive myth that human input is local not global.
Running Dry: The Colorado River
Running Dry: The Colorado River
Jonathan Waterman
October 25, 2010
00:59:38
Jonathan Waterman started shooting photographs on his expeditions three decades ago, but also found his calling as a writer and author.
Sharks of New England
Greg Skomal
May 5, 2004
01:08:10
Greg Skomal discusses the sharks that are present in New England waters in the summer. As the ocean waters of New England warm in May and June, many species of fish migrate north. Among them are more than a dozen shark species.
Global Climate Change: The Arctic
James J. McCarthy
November 23, 2002
00:15:37
James J. McCarthy, professor of biological oceanography at Harvard University, addresses the long-standing and pervasive myth that human input is local not global. He argues that damage to the earth's polar areas might finally be proving just how wrong this type of thinking is.
Arctic Warming
Jonathan Waterman
November 5, 2007
00:58:10
In 2006, National Geographic sent Jonathan Waterman to investigate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Horseshoe Crabs: New Perspectives on an Ancient Species
Wan-Jean Lee
October 19, 2010
00:37:09
Horseshoe crabs have been around since the dinosaurs, but much remains to be learned about their behavior and ecological roles. Although many of their behaviors appear simple, they may have complex ecological consequences.

The New England Aquarium's mission is to increase understanding of aquatic life and environments, to enable people to act to conserve the world of water, and to provide leadership for the preservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources. A biannual Lowell Lecture series, a World of Water Film Festival, and an Environmental Writers' Festival are educational outreach programs the Aquarium offers free to the public thanks to Lowell Institute support.
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