Sip, Science, Art! – Sharks

Sip, Science, Art! – Sharks

JAWS – friend or foe?

Learn the truth about sharks, and their beauty and importance in healthy ecosystems.

Grab some Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. apps & brews, and enjoy a 60min lecture presented by a local scientist, artist, or nature expert. Q&A to follow!

Sip, Science, Art! talks will be offered once per season, if there is sufficient interest. If you want to see this happen more often, show up to show your support!

This offering is FREE, and registration is not required.

About the Artist

Richard Salas (askphotography.com) is a California native and graduate from Brooks Institute of Photography, where he was mentored by Ernest Brooks II and first introduced to diving and underwater photography. He has authored several coffee table books, including Sea of Light: Underwater Photography of California’s Channel Islands, Blue Visions: Underwater Photography from Mexico to the Equator, and Luminous Sea: Underwater Photography from Washington to Alaska. Richard’s mission is to take the viewer through a marine biosphere where humanity’s impact is an undeniable force.

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