In this dynamic, richly illustrated presentation based on his New York Times best-selling book What A Fish Knows, ethologist Jonathan Balcombe takes us under the sea, through streams and estuaries, and to the other side of the aquarium glass to reveal the surprising capabilities of fishes. Although they exceed thirty thousand species―more than all mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians combined―fishes are rarely considered by us to be individuals with thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Combining science with stories and the author’s own personal experiences, Balcombe upends our common biases toward fishes as primitive and dull, showing them instead to be sentient, aware, social, and even Machiavellian. Books will be available for signing after the presentation.
Jonathan Balcombe, Biologist & Author
Introduction by: Kathy Hessler, Clinical Professor of Law and Animal Law Clinic Director, Lewis & Clark Law School
