Meet author, marine ecologist and underwater explorer Erin Spencer, for a reading from her book, and presentation about Coral Reefs. Ages 7-10.
Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support 25% of all marine species with food and shelter. Marine ecologist and underwater explorer Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information in her book including details about the types of coral, their anatomy and life cycle, where they live, how reefs develop, and the incredible diversity of marine animals that live among them, including aquarium favorites like clownfish, royal blue tangs, and sea turtles. Learn about the interdependent relationships of people and reefs and how human behavior puts reefs in danger, promising conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort.
About the Author:
Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured in National Geographic, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD.
AGE GROUP: | Kids |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Learning Program | In-person | Books | Author Events |
TAGS: | Summer Learning Program |
Mon, May 06 | 11:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, May 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, May 08 | 11:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, May 09 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, May 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, May 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, May 12 | Closed |