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Earth’s oceans are massive and full of mystery. They are a source of inspiration, a frontier of exploration, and an ecosystem under threat. In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, 2020, Reach the World is partnering with The Explorers Club to share ocean stories of exploration, conservation and wonder. All events will be livestreamed through Reach the World’s YouTube channel. Select an event below to see more details and access the livestream.
The Art of Marine Biology
Monday, June 8 @ 10:00 am EDTJoin the livestream!
Can you be a marine biologist AND an artist? Explorers Club Member and PhD student Brooke Fitzwater will explore how marine biologists use illustration, photography and filmmaking to aid their research and promote conservation. Brooke will explain how young people can think like a marine biologist, even if they don’t live near the ocean. Finally, Brooke will share an exciting ocean art challenge!
Diving Into The Titanic
Monday, June 8, 2020 @ 2:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
Join Bretton Hunchak, President of RMS Titanic, Inc., and his team live from their conservation facility as they discuss their efforts to recover, educate and preserve the legacy of Titanic and her passengers. The team will highlight their upcoming expedition to the wreck site and share first-hand accounts of previous recovery expeditions. This discussion will showcase many unique artifacts directly from Titanic’s wreck site, their stories and what the organization believes is the next chapter in Titanic’s history.
The World of the Seashell
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 12:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
What is a seashell? Where do seashells come from? How are they made? Explorers Club Member Charles Rawlings loves to photograph “living seashells,” including mollusks such as octopuses, squid, nautiluses and colorful nudibranchs. Using his stunning photographs, Charles will show you where these ocean creatures can be found, what they look like close-up and what makes them so much more than a vacation souvenir.
Wonders of the Galapagos
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
What makes the Galapagos Islands such a unique ecosystem? Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, this archipelago is home to incredible wildlife, both in and out of the water. Explorers Club Member and marine scientist Ellen Prager has lived and worked in the Galapagos Islands for years. Using her incredible photographs and stories, she will share the science behind one of the most fascinating places on Earth!
Sea Turtle Conservation with Fabien Cousteau
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am EDTJoin the livestream!
Why do only 1 in 1,000 baby sea turtles make it to adulthood? Fabien Cousteau, Aquanaut, Oceanographic Explorer, Environmental Advocate and Founder of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (FCOLC) set out to change the odds for these beautiful marine animals. Join Fabien as he describes how UNAN-Leon State University and the FCOLC joined forces in the successful nest relocation methodology; and how the program engages and empowers women in the local Nicaraguan community. Fabien will be joined by Elisabeth Jacobi, who is a FCOLC Project Manager, educator, and advocate for the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems. Together, they’ll be talking all things turtle!
Sperm Whales in Dominica
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 @ 12:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
What is it like to swim alongside a 100,000-pound sperm whale, and then to be gifted a giant squid tentacle by a baby whale? Explorers Club Member and marine scientist Gaelin Rosenwaks just returned from an expedition to the Caribbean island of Dominica, where she dove alongside and filmed these massive creatures of the deep. Through photos and first-person experiences, Gaelin will bring the magical world of sperm whales into your home.
Into the Dead Zone with Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau
Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am EDTJoin the livestream!
Take a virtual journey with explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau through the Chesapeake Bay watershed! They will relive the journey they took with EarthEcho International through five states and the District of Columbia, where they investigated the estuary’s dead zone, an area where the lack of oxygen in the water is literally suffocating the ecosystem. Phillipe and Ashlan will share the stories and science that students, experts, and scientists taught them on EarthEcho Expedition: Into the Dead Zone.
Sea Otters: A Survival Story
Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 12:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
Hunted to near extinction for their valuable fur, sea otters have started to recover following active conservation efforts. They symbolize the large impact–both positive and negative–that humans can have on wildlife. Explorers Club Fellow, author and filmmaker Isabelle Groc has documented sea otters’ unique lifestyle and their remarkable comeback for over a decade. Join her to learn how these adorable animals are leaving their mark (or paws) on every part of the ecosystem.
Underwater Archeology
Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 2:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
Tori Galloway is an underwater archaeologist and PhD student at Indiana University. She uses scuba diving as a tool to collect scientific data from shipwrecks around the world. The clues that she finds while surveying and mapping shipwreck sites help us understand more about significant historical events and important people from our past. Tori will tell us what it’s like to be an underwater archeologist and show her scuba equipment!
Sailing for Change: Peace Boat's Ocean Youth Leaders
Friday, June 12, 2020 @ 1:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
Peace Boat is a non-governmental organization that organizes voyages aboard a passenger ship to 100 countries around the world each year. During these voyages, local youth leaders are invited onboard to learn from guest educators. Peace Boat Ocean Youth Leaders then continue to actively protect our oceans in their home nations, many of which are small island states that are dependent on the ocean and are on the frontline of the climate crisis. Would you like to meet an Ocean Youth Leader?
Restauración de Coral en México
Friday, June 12, 2020 @ 3:00 pm EDTJoin the livestream!
¿Como los seres humanos pueden restaurar arrecifes de corales dañados hasta que vuelvan a llenarse de vida submarina? Acompaña a Roberto Cerda Zúñiga, fundador de Restore Coral de Naturalia, y Miranda Elizarraras Botello, una estudiante de oceanografía y Coordinadora del programa para jóvenes de Mares de Naturalia, para aprender cómo conservacionistas y turistas en el estado de Quintana Roo, México han plantado más que 30,000 corales como parte de un esfuerzo para proteger y restaurar las ecosistemas marinos de México. Vea cómo funciona la restauración de coral, por qué es importante hacerlo, y cómo ayudan herramientas innovadoras, como la realidad virtual y el activismo artístico. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Spanish-language event.
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