Reel Science: Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder
Watch and learn at The Empirical Theater as OMSI brings the science of your favorite movies and documentaries to life on the big screen. Perfect for science and film lovers alike, this series combines the best Science Pub with the fun of movie night, bringing in experts to amplify your movie-watching experience.
6:15PM | Doors Open
6:30PM | Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder (30 mins)
7:00PM | Panel and Q&A with:
-Bill Pearcy, Professor Emeritus, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University
-David Baker, Director of Oregon State University Productions
-Annie Lindgren, Interim Associate Vice President for Research & Director of the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, Portland State University
-Joe Liebezeit, Assistant Director of Statewide Conservation, Bird Alliance of Oregon
-Kristin Forgrave, Master’s Student, Spatial & Temporal Patterns of Phytoplankton, Portland State University
-Lisa T. Ballance, Director of the Marine Mammal Institute; Endowed Chair of Marine Mammal Research; and Professor of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University
-Moderator: Ian Giancarlo, Oceans Advocate, Environment Oregon
About the fim: Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder
Hidden below the surface – 35 miles offshore from Cape Perpetua – there’s a submerged ecosystem that has a huge impact on Oregon’s coastal habitats and the wildlife that call our ocean home. Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder outlines the story of one of the least known but most important natural features on the West Coast. This short film created by Oregon State University Productions features Oregon State University scientists and rare underwater footage of this environment. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with marine researchers, filmmakers, and conservationists. Hosted by Environment Oregon in collaboration with Oregon State University’s Marine and Coastal Opportunities.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2329704-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2329704-2
