Welcome to the Winter 2025 “Current Topics in Marine Biology” Seminar.
This course will focus on issues and individuals across the marine biology discipline discussing their research and careers.
Explore the world’s oceans through the lens of a diverse cast of marine science professionals. Journey with them as they share behind-the-scenes stories from their careers and insights on how to solve today’s most challenging conservation and environmental issues. This weekly speaker series is facilitated by Dr. José Guzmán, and is open to all students and the public. Recordings will be uploaded to this page the following day.
MARBIO 301 A (1 cr lecture)
Tuesdays, 2:30 – 3:20 pm
FISH 102
Pre-reqs: None
Winter 2025 Speakers:
1/14/2025
Miranda Roethler (Graduate Student, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
Impact of climate change on kelps
1/21/2025
Carter Smith (Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
Challenges in Coastal Ecology
1/28/2025
Brett Veerhusen (CEO, Ocean Strategies)
The private sector of Marine Affairs
2/4/2025
Hillary Hayford (Director, Puget Sound Restoration Fund)
Leading the Puget Sound Restoration Fund
2/11/2025
Stephanie Valdez (Postdoc, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
Coexistence and global change in seagrass
2/18/2025
Craig Norris (Postdoc, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
Ecophysiology in Pacific Oysters
2/25/2025
Erendira Aceves Bueno (Assistant Professor, UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs)
Artisanal Fishery
3/3/2025
Will Ballentine (Postdoc, University of Washington Oceanography)
Interactions between organisms and their fluid environment
3/10/2025
Jeff Adams (Researcher, Washington Sea Grant)
Community engagement in Naturalist programs