TREVOR CORSON

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Lobsters       Sushi       China       Japan

Trevor has lectured at some of America’s premier venues, including the National Press Club, the National Geographic Society in Washington D.C., and the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and has addressed audiences in a wide variety of corporate, conference, institutional, educational, and restaurant settings. (Please scroll down for details.)

Trevor offers a variety of presentations and can tailor his talk to your needs. He offers a humorous and informative general-interest talk based on his two books—and drawing on his former job as a commercial fisherman, his current work as the only Sushi Concierge in the United States, and his appearances as a judge on Iron Chef America—titled “Lobster Porn, Naked Sushi, and Saving the Seas.” In this talk Trevor shares with audiences his passion for marine science and fishing, the hilarious love life of lobsters, and the surprising secrets of sushi, all tied together with a useful and inspiring message for consumers about harvesting and enjoying our ocean resources responsibly. Trevor also gives educational presentations as “The Lobster Sex Guy,” in which he focusses on his first book, the worldwide pop-science bestseller The Secret Life of Lobsters. In addition, Trevor produces and hosts his unique Sushi Concierge dinners, banquets, and lectures for large and small groups, both public and private. Finally, Trevor also teaches and discusses the craft of writing and the growing need for effective ways to communicate science to non-scientists; Trevor has taught at Harvard University’s Nieman Conference, the Key West Literary Seminar, and the University of Memphis MFA program, the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, as well as at a variety of colleges and high schools. (For more information, click here.)

       Trevor Corson is a superb speaker whose thorough knowledge about his subject is complemented by his witty and authoritative style of delivery. He’s a true professional, wonderful to work with, able to handle anything thrown his way, and we look forward to working with him again.”

—Greg McGruder

Vice President

National Geographic Live! & Museum

National Geographic Society

Washington D.C.

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TEACHING

When visiting a university, school, or research center, Trevor often combines a public speech with seminars—directed at students or professionals or both—to discuss approaches to communicating with the public through storytelling and ways to bridge the gap between the public and the work of scientific or other experts. He also discusses how the experience of living abroad and learning foreign languages led to his approach, shaping his perspective on the world in the process.

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Trevor also teaches group workshops and is available for individual consultations. For more information,

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All text, photos, videos, and other content on this website that was originally created by Trevor Corson is copyrighted material, © Trevor Corson.

“The Lobster Sex Guy” and “Sushi Concierge” are TradeMarks of Trevor Corson.

1. Conferences:
   

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3. •Society for Neuroscience Annual Conference
   

4. •Harvard University, Nieman Journalism Conference
   

5. •Monterey Bay Aquarium Sustainable Foods Institute
   

6. •American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Summer Meeting
   

7. •National Marine Educators Association Conference
   

8. •Key West Literary Seminar
   

9. •National Association of Garden Clubs Conference
   

10. •New York State Marine Educators Association Conference
    

11. •Florida Marine Science Educators Association Conference
    

12. •Gulf of Maine Marine Educators Association Conference
    

13. •Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources
    

14. •International Conference on Lobster Biology and Management

1. Hotels, Clubs & Restaurants:
   

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3. •The Westin at Times Square
   New York, NY
   

4. •National Press Club
   Washington D.C.
   

5. •D.C. Improv Comedy Club
   Washington D.C.
   

6. •The Metropolitan Club
   Washington D.C.
   

7. •The Maryland Club
   Baltimore, MD
   

8. •The St. Botolph Club
   Boston, MA
   

9. •The Woman’s Club
   Richmond, VA
   

10. •The Eastern Yatch Club
    Marblehead, MA
    

11. •Step Up Women’s Network
    Los Angeles, CA
    

12. •Donovan House Hotel
    Washington D.C.
    

13. •Megu Restaurant
    New York, NY
    

14. •Jewel Bako Restaurant
    New York, NY
    

15. •Sushi Taro Restaurant Washington D.C.
    

16. •Sushi-Ko Restaurant
    Washington D.C.
    

17. •Zentan Restaurant
    Washington D.C.
    

18. •Hokusai Restaurant
    Los Angeles, CA
    

19. •Duckworth’s Bistrot
    Gloucester, MA

1. Museums & Aquariums:
   

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3. •American Museum of Natural History
   New York, NY
   

4. •Aquarium of the Pacific
   Long Beach, CA
   

5. •Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
   Cape Cod, MA
   

6. •Mystic Seaport Museum
   Mystic, CT
   

7. •Pink Palace Museum & IMAX Theater
   Memphis, TN
   

8. •Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
   Sarasota, FL
   

9. •New Bedford Whaling Museum
   New Bedford, MA
   

10. •Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
    Delray Beach, FL

1. Societies & Institutes:
   

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3. •National Geographic Society
   Washington D.C.
   

4. •Blue Ocean Institute Gala Fundraiser
   New York, NY
   

5. •Chefs de Cuisine Association
   St. Louis, MO
   

6. •Consulate-General of Japan
   Detroit, MI
   

7. •Egan Institute
   Nantucket, MA
   

8. •Audubon Society
   local chapters
   

9. •Slow Food Movement
   local chapters
   

10. •OceansWide Program
    Newcastle, ME
    

1. Food Festivals:
   

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3. •National Cherry Blossom Festival
   Washington, DC
   

4. •Tanglewood Food & Wine Classic
   Lenox, MA
   

5. •Nantucket Wine Festival
   Nantucket, MA
   

6. •Cooking for Solutions
   Monterey, CA
   

7. •Plitt Seafood Co. Open House
   Chicago, IL
   

1. Schools:
   

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3. •University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
   Miami, FL
   

4. •University of Memphis,
   Visiting Writer Program
   Memphis, TN
   

5. •Purchase College (SUNY)/Science in the Modern World Program
   Purchase, NY
   

6. •Guilford College
   Greensboro, NC
   

7. •Massachusetts High School Marine Science Symposium
   Dartmouth, MA
   

8. •Sidwell Friends School
   Washington, D.C.
   

9. •Potomac School
   McLean, VA
   

10. •Governor’s Academy
    Byfield, MA
    

11. •Peddie School
    Hightstown, NJ

Venues where Trevor Corson has entertained audiences:

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Photo: Dennis Leon Shishov

Courtesy of Blue Ocean Institute

—Jerry Schubel, President and CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California

“Trevor Corson gave a truly interesting lecture; we enjoyed his talk and personal stories. His presentation was humorous, informative, and very entertaining, and the audience was captivated by both the lecture and the question-and-answer session. Our evaluations from the audience were all positive and enthusiastic, evident by the many copies of Trevor’s books we sold and the long line of people waiting for his autograph and to speak with him personally. It was a delight to have him come speak and we hope that he will visit us again.”

—Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education, and

Wendy Lo, Adult Education Program Coordinator

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida

“Trevor Corson was one of the most skilled and engaging speakers we’ve had, and his lecture was a smashing success, attracting an overflow crowd. He also delivered an insightful and constructive seminar providing crucial tips for helping our scientists and experts communicate their work to the public. We plan to have Trevor back again soon.”

—Robert Ginsburg

President, Ocean Research and Education Foundation

Professor, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami

“Fun, erudite, and fascinating, Trevor Corson gave a wonderful talk. He informed us on compelling facts and tickled our funny bone. He is a must-have speaker.”

—The Woman’s Club

Richmond, Virginia

“As our keynote speaker, Trevor Corson kept more than 300 fidgety high school students, their teachers, and university faculty engrossed with his engaging and informative presentation. He was the perfect speaker—I heard directly from teachers and students that the students were talking about his presentation for the rest of the school year.”

—Robert Rocha

President, Massachusetts Marine Educators Association

“Trevor Corson made an immediate connection with our students by using humor to teach them that their decisions can change the environment. The students rushed the stage after the talk for copies of Trevor's sustainable seafood guide.”

—Suzanne Kessler

Vice Provost, Purchase College, SUNY

Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences

“Trevor Corson’s keynote address at our conference generated nothing but positive feedback. He was able to both entertain and send a message about sustainability.”

—Jason Vokoun

Assistant Professor of Fisheries, University of Connecticut

“Trevor Corson’s humorous and entertaining style kept our guests rapt and made our ‘Sushi Secrets’ event a success.”

—Liseann Gouin

President, Japan America Society of Greater Detroit

“Our students were still talking about Trevor Corson the next day, which for teenagers is a sure sign of success. They loved his sense of humor and the immediate connection they felt with him.”

—Patt Moser

The Sidwell Friends School

Washington D.C.

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Photo: Dennis Leon Shishov

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