Oceanographer and Climatologist Dr. Bill Patzert Speaking At Aquarium of the Pacific

By Stefani Green

Long Beach, CA - Join oceanographer and climatologist Dr. Bill Patzert in a discussion about rising sea levels, declining marine ecosystems, and increasing global warming.

He will share his impressions of how human activities on land and sea have impacted the ocean and its resources worldwide.

And then there are natural disasters. Learn why September is the peak month for hurricanes and why this season is one of unusual activity. Hear Dr. Patzert talk about Fay, Gustav, and Ike.

Dr. Patzert is a research scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)where he conducts research on the ocean’s role in climate changes and serves as JPL’s media spokesperson for ocean and climate related activities.

TIME:.....................7:00 p.m. Thanks to our event sponsors:
LOCATION: .........Aquarium of the Pacific, Honda Theater, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
COST:....................$7 for the public, $4 Aquarium members
Free for Pacific Circle members & students with ID
Reservations recommended.
INFO: ....................(562) 590-3100, ext. 0 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bill Patzert
Photo Caption: Join oceanographer and climatologist Dr. Bill Patzert and the Aquarium of the Pacific on October 7 for a discussion about rising sea levels, declining marine ecosystems, and increasing global warming. This lecture is a part of the Aquarium’s Ocean on the Edge guest speaker series.