Ocean Institute Distinguished Speaker Series

The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Our speakers are ocean researchers, authors, artists, athletes, and many more respected professionals who support our mission of ocean education and conservation. 

Distinguished Speaker: Carmen Koepfer, Marine Biologist

Join us for a powerful evening of discovery and inspiration with M.Sc. Carmen Koepfer, a passionate Mexican scientist and storyteller dedicated to ocean conservation. In her talk, “Closing the Gap for Our Ocean Giants: A Story of Hope from Baja,” she will take you on a journey into the human heart of one of the world’s greatest marine treasures: the Gulf of California.

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