Squid Scientists On Deck: ‘Monarchs of the Sea’ Author Q&A

On June 21, join our event with a squid biologist and the author of ‘Monarchs of the Sea’ as they talk all things cephalopods.

Event promotional image. In top left corner, SciFri Book Club logo, with event info below, which reads: Squid Scientists On Deck: Monarchs of the Sea author Danna Staaf and squid biologist Sarah McAnulty on the reign of cephalopods in our ancient oceans. June 21, 6:00pm ET, Online + Free. To the right of the frame is a picture of MONARCHS OF THE SEA book cover and a headshot of author Danna Staaf above a smaller photo of squid biologist Sarah McAnulty

Monarchs of the Sea: Author Livestream and Q&A

  • When: Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT
  • Where: Science Friday’s YouTube livestream
  • Tickets: Free! RSVP for updates

RSVP for June 21


If you’ve ever marveled at a squid as it used jet propulsion to swim by you in the sea, or ogled at an octopus living in your local aquarium, this livestream is for you! Join Danna Staaf, author of Monarchs of the Sea: The Extraordinary 500-Million-Year History of Cephalopods, and squid biologist Sarah McAnulty for an evening among the cephalopods.

Come with your queries and wonderings—we’ll be taking your questions via the livestream comments.

This event is a part of the SciFri Book Club June 2023 pick. Find out more about our book club on this month’s main page.


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