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Prof. students save endangered amphibians

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Dr. Lee Kats has been educating students on amphibian declines ultraviolet radiation and animal ecology for the past 19 years here at Pepperdine University. During his tenure here Kats and his students have participated in environmental observations of frog species  which contribute to attempts to save endangered amphibians.The introduction of invasive species wildfires … [Read more...] about Prof. students save endangered amphibians

Faith forum poised to part sea of division

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The Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies will host its first conference at Pepperdine "Finding Common Ground: Reconciliation Among the Children of Abraham." The conference will highlight the uniting similarities between the three major monotheistic faiths — Christianity Islam and Judaism. "Everyone will leave the conference knowing something they … [Read more...] about Faith forum poised to part sea of division

Prof students fight to save frogs

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Professor of Biology Lee Kats has not only dedicated his time and work into halting amphibian decline; over the course of his 20 years at Pepperdine he has inspired his students and led them to publishing success.He studied them as an undergraduate student and has been "hooked ever since."In Kats' lecture on Thursday Oct. 22 he spoke on the growing problem of amphibian decline … [Read more...] about Prof students fight to save frogs

Fishing regulation catches controversy on coast

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In a battle that has been brewing for quite some time between local fishers and the environmentalists the City of Malibu has finally taken a stance by recommending an option that may jeopardize fishing in Malibu."This is something that has been going on in this country for 15 years said John Sibert, a member of the Malibu City Council and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration … [Read more...] about Fishing regulation catches controversy on coast