Enjoy Breakfast with Biologists at Georgia Aquarium

Atlanta (November 4, 2008) –

Join us at 8 a.m. on Dec. 20th for Breakfast with Biologists.  Dine on breakfast in the Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom as Dr. Gregory Bossart, Georgia Aquarium’s Senior Vice President of Veterinary Services and Chief Veterinary Officer, discusses the topic "Emerging Diseases in Marine Mammals: So What's Ailing Flipper?"

In the past two decades, 30 diseases new to medicine have emerged. During the same period, older diseases such as malaria, cholera and tuberculosis have made a global resurgence. This phenomenon may reflect an environmental distress syndrome - ecological and climatic changes associated with human activities are encouraging the selection of new and opportunistic pathogens. Similar trends are being documented in marine ecosystems and, in particular, are impacting marine mammals. Marine mammals with these diseases can serve as sentinels for oceans and human health. These sentinels can provide early warnings about current or impending negative trends, permitting us to potentially manage the impacts on human and animal health associated with our oceans.

Dr. Bossart is a marine mammal veterinarian and pathologist who has spent the last 27 years working in clinical domestic, marine mammal and avian medicine and wildlife pathology on a national and international basis. Come listen to Dr. Bossart as he introduces us to these emerging disease issues and explains why it is in our own best interest to pay attention.

Tickets are $35 (includes admission); $25 for Members; Oceans Society Members receive complimentary tickets based on level.

Call 404.581.4131 to get your tickets today!