Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

SBMM Welcomes Dr. Conner Philson for “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System”

October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

This engaging presentation will offer an inside look at the Natural Reserve System—what it is, how it developed, and why its protected sites, research programs, and educational opportunities are increasingly important.

Planning for the Future with SBMM

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Girls in Ocean Science Conference

September 26-27, 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Whale Adventure with SBMM

February 26 - March 1, 2027

Guests in attendance and listening to a speaker from the museum's Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series.

Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

SBMM Welcomes Dr. Conner Philson for “Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System”

October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

This engaging presentation will offer an inside look at the Natural Reserve System—what it is, how it developed, and why its protected sites, research programs, and educational opportunities are increasingly important.

Interior view of SBMM's historic path.

Planning for the Future with SBMM

Girls-in-Ocean-Science

Girls in Ocean Science Conference

San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whales

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Whale Adventure with SBMM

February 26 - March 1, 2027

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