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The Transformative Power of the Ocean and its Waves: Panel & Art Exhibition
August 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visit the Heal the Bay Aquarium for an inspiring evening celebrating the transformative power of the ocean and its waves.
Experience art, enjoy our award-winning aquarium exhibits, and engage in meaningful discussions about the collaboration of science and surfing in healing individuals, communities, and nature. Dive into conversations that illuminate the importance of female surf communities and the impact of environmental activism on our oceans.
- Panel Discussions: Learn how science and surfers collaborate in healing individuals, communities, and nature while gaining an appreciation for the history and impact of female surf communities.
- Photography exhibition: Immerse yourself in captivating stories of women surfers in Costa Rica with audiovisual experience.
- Special Aquarium Tour: Discover the sea life thriving in Santa Monica Bay and gain insights into water quality preservation on a tour led by Heal the Bay Marine Scientists.
PANEL:
The panel will shed light on the vital role women play in conservation efforts and how collective action can make a significant difference in preserving the delicate balance of our oceans.
Guest speakers:
Natalie Small, LMFT, founder of Groundswell Community Project
Emily Parker, Coastal and Marine Scientist, Heal the Bay
Laura Rink, Associate Aquarium Director, Heal the Bay
Jason Kutch Ph.D., USC Division of Bio kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Ivana Bajic, author of the book Nature of Surf Women,
Join our panel for an engaging and insightful conversation about how the ocean’s waves can heal, empower, and connect us to nature.
Special Guests: Color the Water, JoinSurfingmoms, and Dream Team Society
Light refreshments will be provided, along with a donation-based beverage bar.
