Gregory Barord recorded this Aquacast at the Aquarium on August 14, 2018. Barord is a conservation biologist for Save the Nautilus and the marine biology instructor for Des Moines Public Schools’ Central Campus.

Drew Lohrer

The mission of the Long Beach, California-based Aquarium of the Pacific is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants. Through its year-round Guest Speaker Series, visitors are able to learn about the most current and pressing issues related to the ocean and environment. Experts share their knowledge and stories about local and global conservation issues in these short video podcasts.