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"Why Sharks Matter"

A Local Author Talk with Dr. David Shiffman
2022-07-21 19:00:00 2022-07-21 20:00:00 America/New_York "Why Sharks Matter" Award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman clears up any doubts about these mysterious and misunderstood guardians of the ocean. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Thursday, July 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-21 19:00:00 2022-07-21 20:00:00 America/New_York "Why Sharks Matter" Award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman clears up any doubts about these mysterious and misunderstood guardians of the ocean. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman clears up any doubts about these mysterious and misunderstood guardians of the ocean.

Dr. Shiffman received a Ph.D. from the University of Miami in Ecosystem Science and Policy in 2016. His publications focus on ocean conservation policy and science outreach, among other subjects, and are widely cited and shared. 

The recipient of numerous grants, he leads and co-leads workshops all over the world. Dr. Shiffman's interests include shark conservation and management policy, the role of technology in conservation, and the use of traditional and social media for science outreach.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Special Event | Booksales | Author Talks |

TAGS: | #sustainability | #SummerQuest | #sharks | #localauthor | #lecture | #environment | #conservation | #authortalk |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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