Joel Sartore, Guest Speaker for 2016 Alaska Marine Gala
Seward, Alaska (January 22, 2016) - Photographer, conservationist and National Geographic Fellow, Joel Sartore, is the guest speaker for the 2016 Alaska SeaLife Center’s annual fundraising event, the Alaska Marine Gala.
Sartore’s multimedia presentation will feature his work on endangered species and landscapes from around the world. Sartore is founder of Photo Ark, a multi-year documentary project to save species and habitats. Over 5,000 species have been photographed to date, including animals from the Alaska SeaLife Center.
About the ASLC
Opened in 1998, the Alaska SeaLife Center operates a private, non-profit research institution and public aquarium. ASLC's mission is to generate and share knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems. The ASLC is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. To learn more, visit
www.alaskasealife.org.