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DESCRIPTION:MEDIA ADVISORY  For Immediate Release: October 18, 2005  Contact: Jennifer 
 Shulzitski; Phone: (415) 488-0370 x108; Email: jenn@tirn.net  Prominent Sea 
 Turtle Biologist and Author to Discuss  Conservation of Endangered Pacific 
 Leatherback  Dr. James Spotila, President of the Leatherback Trust,  
 President of the International Sea Turtle Society,  and Betz Chair of 
 Environmental Science, Drexel University  Renowned sea turtle biologist and 
 award-winning author Dr. James Spotila will share stunning underwater 
 photographs and compelling information about the biology, behavior, and 
 conservation of these amazing undersea migrants. Meet Dr. Spotila and other 
 sea turtle advocates at the public lectures and receptions. Learn how your 
 actions can help save these gentle creatures, including the critically 
 endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle - the Earth's largest reptile - 
 from the brink of extinction.  WHAT: Sea turtle lectures and receptions, 
 hosted by the non-profit Sea Turtle Restoration Project and the San 
 Francisco Zoo.   WHEN: Lecture 1. Wednesday, November 16th, 2005. Lecture - 
 7 PM. Reception - 6:30 PM. Lecture 2. Friday, November 18th, 2005. Lecture 
 - 7 PM. Reception - 6:30 PM.  WHERE: Lecture 1. San Francisco Zoo, Lurie 
 Education Center, Great Hall, 47th Avenue / Sloat Boulevard Entrance. 
 Lecture 2. The Bay Model Visitor Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 2100 
 Bridgeway, Sausalito.  COST: $10 Members (Sea Turtle Restoration 
 Project/San Francisco Zoo); General Admission $15.  WHY: These events offer 
 a unique opportunity to learn about sea turtle conservation issues, as well 
 as threats to the critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle. 
 Over the last 20 years, leatherbacks have suffered a massive 95% population 
 decline. Scientists warn that without immediate intervention, the Pacific 
 leatherback could go extinct in as little as 10 years. In addition, these 
 events offer an opportunity to meet leading sea turtle biologists and 
 conservationists.  WHO: The Sea Turtle Restoration Project is the primary 
 effort of Turtle Island Restoration Network, a 501(c)(3) organization, 
 based in Forest Knolls, California. Dr. James Spotila is one of the world's 
 foremost authorities on sea turtles, with more than 100 published articles 
 in leading scientific journals. Dr. Spotila recently published a book, Sea 
 Turtles: A Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation, which was 
 the winner of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards in 
 Biological Sciences.     Sea Turtle Restoration Project  P.O. Box 400 • 
 Forest Knolls, CA 94933  P: (415) 488-0370 • F: (415) 488-0372  
 http://www.SeaTurtles.org  ###  \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/10/19/78723.php
SUMMARY:Prominent Sea Turtle Biologist and Author to Discuss Conservation of Endangered
LOCATION:Lurie Education Center, Great Hall  47 Ave / Sloat Blvd Entrance
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/10/19/78723.php
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