BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20251102T010000
RDATE:20260308T030000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:America/New_York EST
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20261101T010000
RDATE:20270314T030000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:America/New_York EST
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20271107T010000
RDATE:20280312T030000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:America/New_York EST
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
DTSTART:20250826T173000
RDATE:20251102T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:America/New_York EDT
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
DTSTART:20260308T030000
RDATE:20261101T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:America/New_York EDT
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
DTSTART:20270314T030000
RDATE:20271107T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:America/New_York EDT
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f0c94b2198a9b40ea4740024966547c1
CATEGORIES:Family Fun, Informational & Tours
SUMMARY:Clearwater Marine Aquarium Echoes of the Ocean – Deep Minds: The Intelligence of Seals & Sea Lions in a Changing Ocean
LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series is an inspiring program d
 esigned to spotlight marine science, conservation, and the ongoing mission 
 of rescue, rehabilitation, and release at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This 
 series features distinguished voices in marine research and ocean advocacy,
  offering guests a unique opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the f
 uture of our oceans.<br /><br />Discover the incredible intelligence of sea
 ls and sea lions during an unforgettable evening of marine science and cons
 ervation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.<br /><br />The evening will begin w
 ith a special presentation from a member of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Hu
 sbandry Team, highlighting the Aquarium’s new Pinniped Pier exhibit and sha
 ring insights into its design, purpose, and the seals and sea lions that ca
 ll it home.<br /><br />Seals and sea lions are among the ocean’s most intel
 ligent and adaptable mammals. In this engaging presentation by Dr. Peter Co
 ok, explore the remarkable cognitive abilities that allow these animals to 
 thrive. Dr. Cook will share fascinating stories, including a sea lion that 
 can keep a musical beat and a harbor seal that learned to mimic human speec
 h, you’ll discover what pinnipeds have taught scientists about animal intel
 ligence. The presentation also examines how their cognitive flexibility inf
 luences their interactions with people, from navigating human-made waterway
 s to adapting to environmental change, and how these behaviors create new c
 onservation challenges in our rapidly changing oceans.<br /><br />Whether y
 ou’re fascinated by animal behavior, marine conservation, or simply love se
 als and sea lions, this evening offers a unique opportunity to hear from a 
 leading expert and gain a deeper appreciation for some of the ocean’s most 
 charismatic and intelligent marine mammals.
DTSTAMP:20260815T125002Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T203000
SEQUENCE:0
TRANSP:OPAQUE
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR