The Museum hosts Dr. Ed Thornton, professor of oceanography with the Naval Postgraduate School on Thursday, May 25th, from 6-7:30 p.m. for his lecture, "Alongshore sediment transport, rip currents and erosion in southern Monterey Bay." This lecture is part of "Sea Below the Surface," which celebrates 25 years of protecting our estuarine, nearshore, offshore, and seamount environment. Thornton's lecture is part of a four-part series brought to you by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration and the National Marine Sanctuaries - Monterey Bay.

Free to the public with a suggested $5 donation. No RSVP, seating is limited. Please arrive on time. For more information, email montereybay@noaa.gov or call 831-647-4255.