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The 2025 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Save Our Seas Foundation, features scientists, conservationists, researchers and educators who will share their passion for our oceans in programs designed for Museum guests of all ages.**

**Topics and speakers are subject to change. 

August 28
Shark and Ray Research in Cameroon with Ghofrane Ladyedh 

September 25 
Tracking Guitarfish on Mexico’s Medicinal Market with Bryan Huerta Beltrán

October 16
Sawfish Projects Spotlight with Ashley Mackenzie Dawdy and Kara E. Yopak

October 23
Benin's Threatened Shark Species with Houangninan Midinoudewa

November 6
Hammerhead Sharks of Nigeria with Lara Fola-Matthews

November 20
Tracking Shark-Like Rays in Taiwan with Wei-Chuan Chiang and Kevin Weng

December 4
Devil Rays in the Azores with Sophie Prendergast

December 18
Protecting the Galápagos for Sharks with Pelayo Salinas

January 15 (rescheduled)
Sea Turtles on D’Arros Island with Jeanne A. Mortimer