Learn about Dr. Alex Antoniou and his research in shark conservation on Sunday, March 14 in Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion* from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Following his presentation, there will be a special screening at the Lozier IMAX® Theater* of Coral Reef Adventures at 2 p.m. with a special $3 ticket price hosted by DiVentures.
Presentation is free for Omaha Zoo’s members or with regular paid admission. Discounted IMAX® ticket for the 2 p.m. show only is available at Guest Services or the Box Office.
*Seating is first-come-first-serve.
Biography - Dr. Alex Antoniou:
Alex Antoniou has been studying sharks for over 15 years. As the former Director of Field Operations for the Shark Research Institute, Alex established the field research center in Utila Honduras to study whale sharks. He was the first to deploy satellite tags on whale sharks in the Caribbean. From there, Alex established the Field Station in La Paz Mexico to once again study whale sharks. He then went on to work with the Galapagos National Park on Ecuador where he began to tag the whale sharks with satellite tags. In 2005 Alex began working with PRETOMA, a marine conservation group in Costa Rica to help them study the scalloped hammerhead sharks of Cocos Island. More recently, Alex has helped with research at Guadalupe Island studying the great white sharks, and the Revillagigedo Islands to tag hammerhead and Galapagos sharks.
The work he conducted at Guadalupe and Revillagigedo with the British Military was recognized by the Prince Phillip, who awarded the team the first prize for the Duke of Edinburgh Award for the most adventurous expedition that has an impact on the world. Alex continues to work on his passion to promote shark research and conservation around the world. He is determined to make sure that shark species do not become extinct