Gary Griggs (Director, Institute of Marine Sciences) will introduce the topic of sand, demands for its use, and human impacts on the sand supply system in California and Monterey Bay. The movie, Sand Wars is a surprising and disturbing investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet. Due to the high demand for sand, the planet’s resources are being consumed at an increasing rate. Sand Wars takes us around the world to witness this gold rush firsthand.
*Doors to the lecture hall will open at 12:30 PM. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at noon. Seating is first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures are free with admission and always free for members. Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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*Doors to the lecture hall will open at 12:30 PM. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at noon. Seating is first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures are free with admission and always free for members. Recommended for ages 10 and older.
Gary Griggs (Director, Institute of Marine Sciences) will introduce the topic of sand, demands for its use, and human impacts on the sand supply system in California and Monterey Bay. The movie, Sand Wars is a surprising and disturbing investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet. Due to the high demand for sand, the planet’s resources are being consumed at an increasing rate. Sand Wars takes us around the world to witness this gold rush firsthand.
*Doors to the lecture hall will open at 12:30 PM. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at noon. Seating is first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures are free with admission and always free for members. Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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*Doors to the lecture hall will open at 12:30 PM. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at noon. Seating is first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures are free with admission and always free for members. Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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