Ocean Institute Welcomes Earl Richmond for Artist by the Sea Lecture Series

DANA POINT, CA, May 29, 2008 - The Ocean Institute is pleased to welcome environmental videographer and producer Earl Richmond, president of Richmond Productions, Inc., for its second "Artist by the Sea" lecture series on Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.

Richmond is internationally known for his breathtaking images of wildlife and environments. He began his filming career over 30 years ago at the Channel Islands, where he developed his love for this magnificent environment and its animals.

Filming from submarines to helicopters, Richmond has built an extensive marine and marine mammal library of images. These include whales, sharks, pinnipeds, fishes, traditional native vessels, and marine research and technology in a variety of ocean environments, from kelp forests to the tropics, both topside and underwater.

Richmond's television credits include National Geographic Television, the BBC, PBS (Emmy Nominated for Best Documentary), the Discovery Channel, the Disney Channel and Animal Planet.

Participants will have the opportunity to view Richmond's most recent adventure footage, including the latest discoveries and scientific research with the world's largest creature, the blue whale.

Questions and answers and will follow. With registration, cost with reservations is $7 adults, $5 seniors (age 60+). Children are free. To make a reservation, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274, ext. 610. Ocean Institute and Teacher Club members are free. Non-members price at the door without reservations $10.

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