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Distinguished Speaker Series: Oriana Poindexter
July 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers, ocean authors, ocean artists, and ocean athletes.
Light snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event.
Distinguished Speaker: Oriana Poindexter
Description:
The Art and Science of Southern California Kelp Forests
Oriana Poindexter is a photographer and marine scientist focused on the intersection of art, science, and marine natural resources.
Join Oriana at the Ocean Institute to learn more about her amazing marine photography and artwork, including a sneak peek at her upcoming exhibit!
Oriana will also be selling some of her pieces at the event!
Wednesday, July 5
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm, and talk begins at 6:00 pm
$10 – General
FREE – Members
FREE – Students (with Valid ID)
About Oriana Poindexter:
Oriana earned her degrees at Princeton University and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. She went on to work for nearly a decade with academic institutions, government agencies, and environmental organizations as an expert in the sustainable seafood and fisheries management arenas.
Her work has been featured by the Getty Museum and The Wall Street Journal, and she has created interpretive visual exhibits for the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Birch Aquarium. She founded Pelagic Projects in 2020 to focus on interdisciplinary projects that engage the senses, inspire awe, and impact positive change for the oceans.
Oriana is based in San Diego, CA, where she is working on her first book, The Iridescent Ones, to visualize the natural and cultural history of abalone species on the Pacific West Coast.
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Website: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/
