The Speaking Sustainably Lecture Series, presented by the FIU School of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS) and hosted by the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., offers an opportunity to engage the community with critical environmental issues of the twenty-first century and to inspire action. The lecture on Monday, Feb. 6, is “When predators need saving: Changing the face of conservation for sharks.” The lecture, open free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. with a reception at 7 p.m.
Sharks are disappearing from the oceans at an alarming rate. Currently, one quarter of the world’s sharks, rays and skates are threatened with extinction. The lack of comprehensive and up-to-date data on species diversity, abundance and distribution hinders efforts to conserve these important and dynamic marine animals and help populations recover.
As part of the Speaking Sustainably Lecture Series, experts will provide insights on research and efforts to help protect these species, including the ongoing worldwide shark census — Global FinPrint Project. An international, multi-institutional collaboration supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the project aims to inform and drive regional and global shark conservation.
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