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  • Join us for “How Our Skeletons Can Save Our Reefs” with Dr. Marley Dewey

    Bone to Reef: UC Santa Barbara Bioengineer Dr. Marley Dewey Shares Breakthrough Path for Coral Recovery at SBMM SBMM is proud to present the May installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, “How Our Skeletons Can Save Our Reefs,” featuring Dr. Marley Dewey, assistant professor of bioengineering at UC Santa Barbara. The lecture will take…

  • *CANCELED* SBMM Presents Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s Coastal Parks

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Los Baños del Mar - July 2025, Photo Courtesy City of Santa Barbara **Unfortunately this month's lecture has been canceled due to emergency circumstances. Please contact reservations@sbmm.org for more information.** Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Jill Zachary for Talk on the History and Future of Santa Barbara’s Coastal Parks Presentation will explore how parks from…

  • SBMM Welcomes Jennifer Sachs for Talk on Global Island Conservation Efforts

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    SBMM is pleased to welcome Jennifer Sachs, Senior Development Officer at Island Conservation, for an engaging July Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series presentation titled “A Deep Dive into Island Conservation.” The program will explore how restoring island ecosystems helps protect biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and improve ocean health worldwide. The talk will take place on Thursday,…

  • August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve”

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes the Nature Conservancy’s Moses Katkowski for August Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve” explores conservation, restoration, science, and stewardship at one of California’s most significant coastal landscapes SBMM is pleased to present “Vision for a Wild Coast at Point…

  • September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding”

    SBMM is pleased to present “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding” as part of its September Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. The program will feature Chris Ragland, founder and executive director of Sea League, for a thought-provoking talk on ocean access, stewardship, and the importance of building meaningful…

  • Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System

    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    SBMM is pleased to welcome Conner Philson, PhD, Executive Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Natural Reserve System, for the October installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Philson will present “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System” on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the museum.…