- DATE & TIME Mar 18, 2026 7:30 PM
- LOCATION Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater
- PRICE $40
Presented By: National Geographic
The Galapagos sparked our understanding of evolution and adaptation 175 years ago. Now, with marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Alex Hearn as an expert guide, discover the Galapagos anew as we go on assignment to explore the groundbreaking science that’s happening with Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and other remarkable wildlife on these islands.
Alex Hearn is a marine ecologist who studies whale shark migrations around the Galapagos Islands. Hearn is a professor at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and the Galapagos Science Center. He is also a founding member of the regional research network MigraMar and was named co-champion of the Mission Blue Galapagos Hope Spot in 2020.
The Galapagos sparked our understanding of evolution and adaptation 175 years ago. Now, with marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Alex Hearn as an expert guide, discover the Galapagos anew as we go on assignment to explore the groundbreaking science that’s happening with Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and other remarkable wildlife on these islands.
Alex Hearn is a marine ecologist who studies whale shark migrations around the Galapagos Islands. Hearn is a professor at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and the Galapagos Science Center. He is also a founding member of the regional research network MigraMar and was named co-champion of the Mission Blue Galapagos Hope Spot in 2020.
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