NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries in partnership with the Greater Farallones Association are hosting a virtual Deep Sea Soirée with guest speaker Dr. Amanda Kahn of Moss Landing Marine Labs. The Soirée will share multimedia presentations highlighting the latest findings from deep sea explorations focusing on the vast reefs and gardens of deep sea sponges which form the foundation of unique and diverse communities in the deep ocean and throughout our coastal national marine sanctuaries in California. The lecture starts at 7:30pm. Registration is free.

For information about the event, contact Carol Preston carol.a.preston@noaa.gov
Or view the sanctuary webpage at https://farallones.noaa.gov/education/lecturesexcursions.html

Sanctuaries connect people and communities through science, education, and stewardship. We rely on these networks to inspire community-based solutions that help us understand and protect our nation’s most spectacular underwater habitats, wildlife, archaeological wonders, and cultural seascapes.