The 2025 Ed Ricketts Memorial Award will be presented to Dr. David A. Ebert for lifetime achievement in the field of marine science conservation. Dr. David A. Ebert is known as the Lost Shark Guy for spearheading a global effort to find and discover little-known and unknown sharks. Dr. Ebert will provide a lecture on how the movie “Jaws” gave birth to the modern field of shark science, conservation, and education. The Ed Ricketts Memorial Award was created to honor scientists who have exhibited exemplary work throughout their career and advanced knowledge, appreciation, conservation and/or protection of the marine environment. Seating limited at the Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave or sign up to attend virtual HERE.