Prized for their iridescent shells and del ectable meat\, abalone have a long\, rich cultural history in California. But with increasing environmental stresses\, these unique mollusks are now tragically imperiled. Join award-winning author Ann Vileisis for a deep d ive into the environmental history of abalone\, based on her recent book < em>Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California&rsqu o\;s Iconic Shellfish.
\nFrom indigenous artisans\, to bohemian writers\, California cuisine\, the popular sport of skin diving\, and Mar ine biology\, this illustrated lecture features historic images and compel ling stories that braid together into a tale of epic proportions&mdash\;ul timately affording an important perspective to help us better understand t he challenges faced by all of marine life today.
\nAnn Vileisis is a n independent scholar and award-winning author of three books that explore culture and nature through history. Her first book\, Discovering the Unknown Landscape: a History of America&rsquo\;s Wetlands\, won two n ational history awards from the American Historical Association and the Am erican Society for Environmental History. Her second book\, Kitchen Li teracy: How We Lost Knowledge of Where Food Comes From\, was recogniz ed by Real Simple Magazine as one of "50 books that will change y our life."
\nHer newest work\, Abalone: The Remarkable History a nd Uncertain Future of California&rsquo\;s Iconic Shellfish\, takes h er storytelling to a new level and brings an important environmental histo ry perspective to marine life.
\nThis event is held in-person. LA Co unty Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoo rs regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available f or customers upon request.
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