Local National Geographic Photographer Brian Skerry Shares Tales from Beneath the Seas and Through His Lens

WHO: The New England Aquarium’s Explorer-in-Residence Brian Skerry, a world-renowned underwater photographer for National Geographic, will share stories from beneath the waves reporting on his most recent assignments for one of the world’s most popular magazines.

WHAT: Brian Skerry of Uxbridge, Mass., has circled the globe, chronicling the lives of harp seals, Southern right whales, sharks, blue fin tuna, and scores of other marine life species in their natural habitats. He has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater and has an admirable ability to distill significant environmental messages in a single image.

Working for over 15 years at National Geographic, Skerry has produced more than 20 lead articles filled with mesmerizing views of vast seascapes and heart-breaking moments of whales, sharks and dolphins snarled in nets that threaten their lives. Skerry’s camera illuminates long-held mysteries of the deep. Skerry will introduce the netherworld of seamounts and journey through the interconnected ecosystems of the Mesoamerican Reef in this special lecture event.

WHEN: Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: New England Aquarium’s Simons IMAX Theatre, Central Wharf, Boston

THANKS:: The Aquarium host a series of very popular and informative free lectures, films and discussions for the community through the generous support of the Lowell Institute Mo events are taped and are available later on the Aquarium’s YouTube channel.

PRE-REGISTRATION ADVISED:

To secure a seat, pre-registration is encouraged on the Aquarium’s website, http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/aquarium_lecture_series/index.php or call 617-973-5200 for more information.

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