YSS Dive is excited to host Dr. Dean Gushee, an award-winning photographer, retired physician, and former Chief Medical Officer for Mason Health, as he shares his extraordinary experiences from the icy edges of Antarctica.
Date: March 15, 2025
Location: Hoodsport Coffee Company - 24240 US-101
Hoodsport, WA 98548
Time: 6 - 8pm
About the Talk: "Emperor Penguins: Life at the Ice Edge"
Dr. Gushee will take us on a journey beyond the famous March of the Penguins, documenting the incredible risks emperor penguins face while navigating the ice edge in search of food for their chicks. Learn how these remarkable birds evade their greatest predator, the leopard seal, and gain insight into the extreme challenges of a National Geographic expedition.
About Dr. Dean Gushee
• Retired Chief Medical Officer for Mason Health in Shelton
• Holds a Master’s degree in Biological Oceanography from Oregon State University
• Former expedition physician with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions
• Has traveled to Antarctica 18 times and considers it one of the most fascinating places on Earth
• Inducted into The Explorers Club in 2013
• Passionate about photography, with mentorship from some of the world’s best
This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about the dedication, risk, and adventure behind National Geographic’s most stunning wildlife stories.
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