Seymour Center: Art Show of Local Seabirds

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

Step into a world where art and science intertwine at the free art exhibition: “The Winged Sentinels of Monterey Bay”. We hope you will join us for a night of beautifl art, appetizers, science, and fun! Seabirds are top marine predators that stand as sentinels of our environment by being important environmental indicator species, providing […]

World Fish Migration Day Festival

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

Engage with UC Santa Cruz researchers sharing science and community organizations highlighting how they protect and maintain the local fishery at this family-friendly festival at the Seymour Center. Enjoy food trucks, including Ocean2Table, as well as a salmon obstacle course, and arts and crafts. The event is free with admission to the Seymour Center.

Salmon Film Premiere and Q&A

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

Join us at the Seymour Center for the premiere of the “Southern Range: Salmon in the Santa Cruz Mountains,” a film exploring the connections the Santa Cruz community has with salmon as well as the impact of the CZU Lightning Complex Fires on the endangered fish population. The hybrid premiere event will begin with a […]

Pop-up Kelp Exhibit Opening

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

Jennifer Parker and OpenLabs at UC Santa Cruz created an interactive marine algae exhibit highlighting different species of the Monterey Bay. Kelp forests and marine algae ecosystems play an important role in the salmon lifecycle. The exhibit, on display at the Seymour Center, will show the beauty of kelp and its importance to salmon.

Science Sunday, Sunday,

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

A UC Santa Cruz adjunct professor and NOAA researcher will present "Coming Home: Decoding the Mysteries of Migration in Salmon and Trout” during the Science Saturday at the Seymour Center. The lecture by John Carlos Garza, Ph.D., will be offered both in-person and virtually from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The in-person Science Sunday is included with admission […]

Event Series Confronting Climate Change Conference

Confronting Climate Change Conference

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Scotts Valley

The eighth annual Confronting Climate Change Conference at UC Santa Cruz will focus on the impacts of climate change on Santa Cruz County and the people who live, work, and play here. This year, the conference will explore climate change on a local level through three days of free events, April 21-23. Check out the […]

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