Discovering the Galápagos

Discover the Galápagos is a National Geographic Live presentation featuring National Geographic Explorer and disease ecologist Sarah Knutie. The program introduces audiences to remarkable Galápagos wildlife, including blue-footed boobies, hammerhead sharks, giant tortoises, and other species, while exploring the science being conducted across the islands’ air, land, and sea.

Knutie discusses her research on invasive parasites affecting Darwin’s finches, shark nurseries, and the broader challenges of studying and protecting Galápagos ecosystems. National Geographic Live brings explorers’ fieldwork to the stage through personal stories, scientific insight, and photography.

When: Friday, November 13

Showtime: 7:30 pm

Tickets: $36 or $29; fees may apply

Speaker: Sarah Knutie, National Geographic Explorer and disease ecologist

Program: The presentation covers Galápagos wildlife, Darwin’s finches, shark nurseries, invasive parasites, and field research in the islands’ natural environments.

About the Speaker: Sarah Knutie has studied the effects of invasive parasites on Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos since 2010. She is an associate professor at the University of Connecticut and mentors female scientists, with a particular interest in teaching through hands-on fieldwork.

Venue: Rockport Music / Shalin Liu Performance Center