Road Scholar’s Free Online Lecture Series

No matter your budget, Road Scholar’s Free Online Lectures are a great way to experience the very best of online learning! Each lecture is 45-60 minutes long and includes a Q&A session with the instructor, allowing you to enjoy innovative learning from the comfort of your own home at no cost to you.

Join Amanda Hunter, marine biologist and polar expedition guide, on a captivating journey across the polar oceans in celebration of Earth Day. Dive into the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic, from tiny phytoplankton to majestic seals and whales, while uncovering the vital role of sea ice in Earth's climate. Amanda will also discuss the fascinating physical and chemical properties of polar waters and how they shape marine life. Examine the effects of human activities — from early exploration to the pressing challenges of climate change, pollution and overfishing — to better understand why conserving these remote regions is vital to the health of our planet.

What’s Included:

A live, one-hour lecture

An interactive Q&A session

Delivered by a qualified expert

Live tech support

A recording of the lecture (expires after 2 weeks)