Shell museum to present final lecture in series
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel will conclude with its seasonal Lecture Series at the museum, at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. The last lecture will be:
– April 3 at 5:30 p.m.: “The Rise, Fall, and Renewal of New York Harbor’s Oysters” with New York Times best-selling author Mark Kurlansky
Kurlansky will explore the history of the New York Harbor and the ecological story of its renowned oysters, which were at first native and abundant, became global delicacies and were eventually destroyed by water pollution in the 19th and 20th centuries. For 50 years there have been efforts, now beginning to achieve success, to restore the harbor and its oysters. His talk will reveal the story of marine biology, urban growth and conservation.
Kurlansky has written 39 books, several exploring the intersection of nature and history, including the celebrated best-seller “The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell.” His other prominent titles include “Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World” and “Salt: A World History.” Kurlansky has also worked as a journalist for decades, with articles appearing in Audubon Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, New York Times Magazine and more.
Bank of the Islands is the presenting sponsor for the series.
Cost is $10 or free for museum members.
Registration includes choice of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and a light snack.
For more information or to register, visit https://www.shellmuseum.org/in-person-lectures.