Welcome to the Winter 2026 “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 2026 Speakers:
13-Jan
Craig Norris ( Invertebrate Physiology: Postdoc, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
20-Jan
Kaitlyn Kowaleski (Fisheries Scientist, Washington Sea Grant)
27-Jan
Deborah Giles (Killer Whale Researcher, Friday Harbor Labs)
3-Feb
Ali Chase (Biological Oceanographer, Applied Physics Lab UW)
10-Feb
Olivia Graham (Eelgrass ecologist, Friday Harbor Labs)
17-Feb
Sasha Troiano (Veterinary, Seattle Aquarium)
24-Feb
Brenna Rothman (Intertidal Ecology: Graduate student, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences)
3-Mar
Matt George (Coastal Shellfish Manager, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
10-Mar
Julia Notar (Visual Ecology Postdoc, Friday Harbor Labs)
View previous seminars:
Winter 2025
Winter 2024
Winter 2023
Winter 2022
Spring 2021
Winter 2021