Field Trip to Hatfield Marine Science Center:

9:30 a.m. – Meet in the Marine Studies Building Lobby

Welcome and short video about the Marine Studies Building (MSB) in the MSB Auditorium

9:50-10:50 a.m. – Divide into two groups to tour the MSB 

Tour guides Doug Brusa (OSU Foundation) and MariAnna Hinjosa (HMSC Operations). The tour will include a stop at ILab to meet staff and ask questions plus a stop at the roof-top cache to see supplies 

10:50-11:10 a.m. – Break

11:10 a.m. – Big Fish Lab Talk in the Marine Studies Building Auditorium:

The Science of Sharks in Oregon and Around the World.

Sharks are often demonized as mindless predators. But, in reality, sharks are complex, undertaking extensive migrations, exhibiting intricate behaviors, and maintaining marine systems, especially here in Oregon. With 15 species commonly found off Oregon and nearly 500 globally, sharks help to maintain the stability of the systems humans depend upon for food, recreation, and production. In Oregon, this stability helps support vibrant fisheries and, consequently, the communities and economies dependent upon them. In the Big Fish Lab, we work to understand shark behavior, movements, and physiology in Oregon and around the world. We will recap findings and lessons from decades of shark research and discuss the future of sharks and our oceans.