Monterey Bay Chapter, American Cetacean Society

09/24/2026

Tonight in Pacific Grove!

Join us for an evening with Dr. Ari S. Friedlaender and his presentation on “Risso’s Dolphin Foraging Ecology in Monterey Bay.”

Thursday, September 24
Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove
Doors open: 6:30pm
Presentation: 7pm

Free and open to the public. See you tonight!

For more event info visit:
https://acsmb.org

Learn more about the American Cetacean Society:
www.acsonline.org

09/21/2026

Join us Thursday!

Dr. Ari S. Friedlaender will share new insights into Risso’s Dolphin Foraging Ecology in Monterey Bay, using video-recording tags and acoustic and video surveys of prey.

Thursday, September 24
Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove
Doors open: 6:30pm
Presentation: 7pm

Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

For more event info visit:
https://acsmb.org

Learn more about the American Cetacean Society:
www.acsonline.org

09/16/2026

What do Risso’s dolphins reveal about life in Monterey Bay?

Join the American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Chapter for our next Live Speaker Series featuring Dr. Ari S. Friedlaender and his presentation, “Risso’s Dolphin Foraging Ecology in Monterey Bay.”

Dr. Friedlaender is a Professor in the Ocean Sciences Department and Institute for Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. His research focuses on developing new tools and technologies to understand how climate change and other human disturbances affect marine mammals.

He’ll share new insights into Risso’s dolphin foraging ecology using video-recording tags and continuous acoustic and video surveys of prey in Monterey Bay.

Thursday, September 24
Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove
Doors open: 6:30pm
Presentation: 7pm

Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

For more event info visit:
https://acsmb.org

Learn more about the American Cetacean Society:
www.acsonline.org

09/08/2026

Save the Date!

ACS Monterey Bay Chapter Meeting Live Speaker Series

Dr. Ari Friedlander
Thursday, September 24
7:00 PM

The American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay chapter will host a live, in-person meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM featuring Dr. Ari Friedlander at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove.

More information:

The ACS Orange County Monthly Speaker Series with continued support from the Monterey Bay chapter continues Thursday, August 27, with marine ecologist Robert Pitman presenting “And the Beaked Shall Inherit the Earth: Being a Worldwide Review of Beaked Whale Diversity.”Beaked whales occur through...

08/27/2026

Join Us Online Tonight!

Robert Pitman presents “And the Beaked Shall Inherit the Earth: Being a Worldwide Review of Beaked Whale Diversity.”

Beaked whales are found in oceans around the world, with at least 24 described species. Despite their diversity, they remain among the least-known large mammals on Earth.

Join the ACS Orange County Monthly Speaker Series with continued support from the Monterey Bay chapter tonight via Zoom:
https://www.acsorangecounty.org/events

For information about the Monterey Bay chapter:
www.acsmb.org

The ACS Orange County Monthly Speaker Series with continued support from the Monterey Bay chapter continues Thursday, August 27, with marine ecologist Robert Pitman presenting “And the Beaked Shall Inherit the Earth: Being a Worldwide Review of Beaked Whale Diversity.”Beaked whales occur through...

08/27/2026

Join Us Online tomorrow for an Evening of Beaked Whales!

The ACS Orange County Monthly Speaker Series with continued support from the Monterey Bay chapter continues Thursday, August 27, with marine ecologist Robert Pitman presenting “And the Beaked Shall Inherit the Earth: Being a Worldwide Review of Beaked Whale Diversity.”

Beaked whales include at least 24 described species and account for approximately one quarter of all known cetaceans, yet remain among the least-known large mammals on Earth.

Thursday, August 27
7:00 PM
Online via Zoom

Register Today!
https://www.acsorangecounty.org/events

For information about the Monterey Bay chapter:
www.acsmb.org

ACS-OC hosts monthly featured speaker events, where experts share their insights, passion, and work on all things cetaceans. Register for online and in-person events!

07/30/2026

Join us tonight!

Our featured speaker, Dr. Baldo Marinovic will be giving his talk, “Krill: The Crustacean Currency of the Ocean Economy.”

Where:
Hopkins Marine Station at 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove

When: Thursday, July 30
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Presentation starts: 7:00 pm

Dr. Marinovic has been a lecturer and research biologist with the Institute of Marine Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz for thirty years. His focus is on the dynamics of the krill population and the ocean food web within the California Current Ecosystem. Marinovic’s research has led to a better understanding of what makes Monterey Bay such a productive and biologically rich ecosystem.

Come learn about krill and hear about our exciting plans for the rest of the year!

We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 30, at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove for a fascinating talk by Dr. Baldo Marinovic about
"Krill - The Crustacean Currency of the Ocean Currency" .
Free and open to the public, the talk is at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm.

05/28/2026

Join Us Tonight for an Evening of Blue Whales!

The Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society invites you to our next in-person meeting this Thursday, May 28 at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove.

Our featured speaker, Dr. John Ryan, Senior Research Specialist at MBARI, will present: "Tracking Blue Whales Through Sound".

Dr. Ryan is a biological oceanographer who studies the ocean soundscape and uses acoustic monitoring to track whale calls with hydrophones. His research helps uncover how whales communicate, forage, and respond to environmental stressors.

Some may know him as the scientist who wheels around a giant subwoofer to let audiences hear, and feel, the calls of blue whales, the loudest animals on Earth.

Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Presentation Begins: 7:00 PM

Whether you're a longtime whale enthusiast or simply curious about marine life, all are welcome.

We hope to see you there!

For more event info visit:

Whalefest Monterey returns to Custom House Plaza on Old Fisherman’s Wharf to celebrate ocean science, conservation, and community.

05/27/2026

Tomorrow Night!

Don't miss our next Monterey Bay Chapter ACS meeting featuring Dr. John Ryan, Senior Research Specialist at MBARI, and his fascinating presentation: "Tracking Blue Whales Through Sound."

Dr. Ryan studies the ocean soundscape and uses hydrophones to monitor whale calls, helping scientists better understand how whales communicate, find food, and respond to changing ocean conditions.

You may also know him as the scientist who brings a massive subwoofer to presentations so audiences can experience the calls of blue whales which are the loudest animals on the planet!

Thursday, May 28
Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Presentation Begins: 7:00 PM

Join fellow ocean enthusiasts for an engaging evening of science, discovery, and the sounds of the sea. We hope to see you there!

For more event info visit: https://acsmb.org/