The History of Diving Museum will host Jack Stein Grove as he presents on William Beebe in the Galápagos on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
This year marks 50 years of active conservation work and research for Grove. Employed as a naturalist, dive master and expedition leader across the seven seas, he has explored many of the most remote regions of the world’s oceans. For seven years, he lived aboard the ship Bucanero in the Galápagos, working as a naturalist guide for the National Park Service, and doing research for the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History and the Instituto Nacional de Pesca in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
His seminal book, “Fishes of the Galápagos Islands,” was published in 1997, and is the only comprehensive book of its kind. Grove is now executive director of the East Pacific Corridor Alliance. Grove’s presentation will include Beebe’s original research in the Galápagos Islands and what the islands and their creatures look like today.
Before the presentation, the museum will hold its November member mingle. Museum members and potential members are invited to see the “Celebrating 20 Years” featured exhibit; light refreshments will be served. New members will receive a free hat or shirt, as will members who refer them. The event takes place in the exhibits from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the presentation.
Those interested in attending the lecture either in-person or via Zoom may visit divingmuseum.org to register. The Charles Darwin Research Station has also been invited to join virtually. This session will be recorded and posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. This month’s sponsors are the Misso and Newton families.
The museum, a nonprofit located in Islamorada, has 14 core exhibits plus two annual limited-time featured exhibits as well as a gift shop. More information is at divingmuseum.org.
