Sharks of Washington: Understanding
the Apex Predators of our Coastal Waters
The Edmonds Waterfront Center presents
"Sharks of Washington: Understanding
the Apex Predators of our Coastal Waters"
with Lisa Hillier, veteran research scientist and senior biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
hosted by Annie Crawley
ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES AT THE EWC
Thursday, February 5th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
(Doors open at 6:00pm)
in the Waterfront Banquet Room
Cost: $7.50
All seating is General Admission
Walk-ins are also welcome as space allows
Washington’s coastal waters and the greater Salish Sea are home to a surprisingly diverse community of sharks—keystone predators that help maintain the structure, balance, and resilience of marine ecosystems. Yet these species remain largely unseen, misunderstood, and under-studied. Hillier’s presentation, Sharks of Washington, will illuminate the shark populations that inhabit our region and highlight WDFW’s efforts to monitor, research, and manage these species amid shifting environmental conditions.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Hillier will share emerging scientific findings related to two shark species that have recently expanded their range into the deeper waters of South Puget Sound. These range shifts offer important insight into ocean warming, habitat changes, and evolving ecological dynamics. Through a combination of fieldwork stories, management perspectives, and the latest research, she will guide the audience into the hidden world of sharks and their critical role in the health of Washington’s marine ecosystems.
This presentation invites attendees to look beyond the myths and fear that often surround sharks and instead appreciate their significance—and vulnerability—in a rapidly changing ocean.
Subtitles and Closed Captioning will be provided for our guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. The EWC also offers Assistive Listening devices available to check out or connect with your smart phone.
Special thanks to our event sponsor The Port of Edmonds and media sponsor Edmonds Beacon.
Reserve your seat online ~ walk-ins are welcome the night of the event based on available seating.
ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 4pm ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th.
Edmonds Waterfront Center
220 Railroad Ave
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-774-5555
We hope to see you there!