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Lightning Talks: Experience the Coral Triangle

A white wave shape.

Lightning Talks: Experience the Coral Triangle aired on May 9, 2024. During this event we learned about the Coral Triangle, aka the “Amazon of the ocean.” Known for its mesmerizing biodiversity and natural beauty, this incredible region inspired the Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion expansion!

Featured speakers

  • Christine Dudgeon, University of Sunshine Coast and University of Queensland  
  • Hollie Booth, University of Oxford 
  • Evi Nurul Ihsan, Coral Triangle Center
  • Purwanto, Coral Triangle Center

Previous seasons of Lightning Talks

Watch Season 1: Sharks; Octopuses; Otters; Orcas 

Watch Season 2: Sharks; Creatures of the Deep; Birds; Kelp Forests

Watch Season 3: Life on the Frozen Edge; Myths and Misconceptions; Jellies; Snails

Watch Season 4: Ocean Tech; Cephalopods; Experience the Coral Triangle; Rays

Watch Season 5: Salmon; Ocean Ancients; Spineless; Seahorses and Seadragons

Watch Season 6: Sea Turtles; Whales; Corals

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GiveBIG to conservation in action.

This year, we’ve set a GiveBIG goal of $70,000, and thanks to the generous support of Al & Pat Friedrich, Clint & Barb Bennett, Marshall & Janice Brumer, Michael Klein & Catherine Melfi, and an anonymous donor, every gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact.

Adults-only special event!

Thursday, August 13 from 5:30–8:30pm

Join us one evening each month when the Aquarium remains open late just for adults 21+

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!

End the year with a gift to the ocean.