Photo courtesy of Natalie BurdickSanta Monica Pier Aquarium hosts a weekly shark feeding called Shark Sunday to educate humans about sharks, according to Vicki Pasek, aquarium employee. Their goal is to prevent and reduce widespread fear of sharks. This event occurs every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Pepperdine offers surfing classes and Surf Chapel, which both occur at Zuma Beach. … [Read more...] about Pet a Shark on Shark Sunday
Heal the bay
Bio class monitors beach habitats
Most people think of beaches simply as territories for playing volleyball or getting a good tan — not many view them as ecosystems. Through the nonprofit organization Beach Ecology Coalition along with projects in her biology classes, Professor of Biology Karen Martin works to spread the message that beaches aren’t just sandy playgrounds. “Most people are so used to thinking … [Read more...] about Bio class monitors beach habitats
