This session will take members on a journey through the world of fish biology, from egg to adult, through the eyes of the instructor, who has studied fish biology for more than 45 years. Using the format of a travelogue across several continents, the instructor will show vignettes that introduce the world of fishes and shows the extraordinary adaptations that fishes have evolved. The instructor will also pose the question of whether fish can evolve fast enough to keep up with global climate change, or whether populations or even whole species are likely to succumb to future extreme hot or extreme cold weather. Members will be invited to share their own interactions with the world of fishes (even their fish stories) during the session.
