Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium’s Tim Guard Distinguished Lecture Series returns!

Date:              Thursday, November 21, 2024

Time:              6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:       University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Department of Art & Art History Auditorium

• 2535 McCarthy Mall, Room 132, Honolulu, HI 96822

Cost:                Admission is free

Lecture Description:

Dr. Meyer’s talk, titled “Science Reveals the Secret Lives of Sharks” will highlight the unexpected discoveries that deepen our understanding of how sharks survive in challenging environments, and their vital importance in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. These insights play a crucial role in supporting conservation efforts along with offering innovative solutions for reducing human-shark conflicts, helping promote a more sustainable coexistence.

About Dr. Carl Meyer, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

Dr. Meyer specializes in shark behavior, ecology, and physiology. His research uses innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance fundamental scientific understanding of sharks, with direct applications for conservation, policy-making, and public education. Dr. Meyer’s applied work focuses on shark-human interactions—such as shark bites, fisheries bycatch, and depredation—providing crucial insights to improve both human safety and shark conservation.

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Meyer supervises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications that have advanced knowledge of shark ecology and marine ecosystems worldwide. His expertise is recognized in both academic and public spheres, with features in National Geographic’s Sharkfest and Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin, where his work continues to shape global shark conservation and raise public awareness.

Parking Info:

Green Visitor Stalls on Campus – $1 per hour (4pm – Midnight)

• Pay at pay station. Credit card only. Cash not accepted.
• Subject to special event restrictions.

Zone 20 (Lower Campus Parking Structure – Stan Sheriff Center) – $5 flat rate

• Pay at kiosk upon entry. Credit card only. Cash not accepted.
• If no attendant in Kiosk, please use Pay Station at Klum Gym.
• Hours valid: 5 AM – midnight
• Subject to special event restrictions.
• Guests should go up to the top floor, then walk over to the Arts building (see map)